Background: Minimally angulated fractures of the distal radius are common in children and have excellent outcomes. We conducted a randomized controlled trial to determine whether the use of a ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Topology-optimized splint immobilization may be preferred vs. cast immobilization after distal radius fracture ...

What is Distal Radius Fracture? The larger of the two bones of the forearm is known as radius. The end of the arm towards the wrist is called the distal end. When the area of the radius near the wrist ...

In children with wrist fractures, a splint is as effective as a cast and provides greater comfort and easier hygiene, a new study finds. In children with wrist fractures, a splint is as effective as a ...

Researchers are re-evaluating the treatment of distal radius fractures. At the Orthopaedic Trauma Association’s annual meeting, researchers in the field discussed the factors behind this change and ...

Rigid cast is better than a splint if the fracture is displaced, says the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). Rigid cast is better than a splint if the fracture is displaced, says the ...

A 58-year-old, right-hand dominant woman fell in the shower and injured her left wrist. She was seen 3 days later at an outside emergency department (ED) where radiographs were obtained. Her wrist was ...

Bachman D, Santora S. Orthopedic trauma. In: Fleisher G, Ludwig S, Henretig FM, et al., editors. Textbook of pediatric emergency medicine. Philadelphia (PA ...