Hybrid fixation for adolescent both-bones diaphyseal forearm fractures: Preliminary results of a prospective cohort study

摘要

Both-bone forearm fractures account for 3.4% of all pediatric fractures and 26% of all pediatric upper extremity fractures. Although non-operative management remains a feasible treatment option for children older than 10 years, they have a higher incidence for malunion due to their limited bone remodelling potential. Therefore, surgical intervention could be advocated for this age group, however the optimal method of surgical fixation in this age group remains controversial.