Utility of a long arm extension cast in management of pediatric fractures: A technique revisited
| Autor: | William L. Hennrikus, Zachary Winthrop, David Gendelberg, Temitope Adebayo, Alan W Reynolds |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2018 |
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Olecranon
Elbow lcsh:Surgery Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine Long arm Timely diagnosis Article 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Forearm 030225 pediatrics medicine Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Orthodontics 030222 orthopedics business.industry Ulna Monteggia Olecranon fracture lcsh:RD1-811 Supracondylar medicine.disease medicine.anatomical_structure Extension cast Emergency Medicine business |
| Zdroj: | Trauma Case Reports, Vol 17, Iss, Pp 14-17 (2018) Trauma Case Reports |
| ISSN: | 2352-6440 |
| Popis: | A long arm cast with the elbow extended is a useful but often forgotten technique to manage some pediatric fractures. Specifically, proximal forearm fractures of both the radius and ulna, olecranon fractures, flexion-type supracondylar fractures and type II Monteggia fractures are well managed in this manner. Although some of these fractures are seen infrequently, timely diagnosis and treatment are essential to prevent complications. In this article, we present a review of the evaluation and management of these fractures in children, and a description of the technique used to apply a long arm cast in extension. Keywords: Extension cast, Monteggia, Supracondylar, Olecranon fracture |
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