Introduction Forearm fractures are one of the most common fractures in children, comprising more than 40% of all paediatric fractures, with approximately three-quarters occurring at the distal radius ...

The duration of immobilization of distal radius fractures depends on whether these fractures can displace into an unacceptable position. Most radial fractures are liable to displace within the ...

Percutaneous wiring has been recommended as simple method to provide extra stability in distal radius fractures but their exact role is uncertain. The aim of this study was to retrospectively compare ...

THURSDAY, Aug. 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- For older adults, cast immobilization (CI) performs similarly to surgical therapies for distal radius fractures (DRFs) at one year postoperatively, ...

A recent study in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research found that cast immobilization is as effective as surgery for treating older patients with bone fractures near the wrist.

This study aimed to investigate whether forearm BMD can be used as a predictor of reduction loss in distal radius fractures treated with cast immobilization. Methods: Ninety patients with distal ...

The radius is the bone on the thumb side between the elbow and wrist. Someone may fracture the distal (lower part) of the radius when holding out an arm to try to stop a fall.

Doctors call this a distal radius fracture. A distal radius fracture nearly always happens approximately 1 inch from the end of the bone.

Study Rundown: Torus (buckle) fractures are among the most prevalent of childhood fractures. Management of such fractures usually includes cast immobilization. However, given the quick recovery time, ...

Treatment with a cast or other form of rigid immobilization yields better results than removable braces when displaced distal radius fractures are treated non-operatively.