RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT
“ Risk of Refracture in Proximal Both Bone Forearm Fractures in Children”
This study investigated the risk of refracture in children with proximal both bone forearm fractures and found that while the initial treatment method( whether surgical or nonsurgical) did not significantly influence refracture rates, increased volar angulation of the radius— particularly at the six-week follow-up— was strongly associated with a higher risk of refracture. This emphasizes the importance of maintaining angulation below 10 ° for nonsurgical management and recommends close monitoring during the first 3 to 6 weeks post-injury, as most malunions were detectable within this period.
Aretakis A, Clarke Z, Brandt A, Rasmussen C, Lalka A, Georgopoulos G, Sibbel SE. Risk of Refracture in Proximal Both Bone Forearm Fractures in Children. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2025 Oct 16. doi: 10.5435 / JAAOS-D-25-00574. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41128533.
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