Synonyms in a broader sense Medical: juvenile fracture Forearm fracture Fracture Introduction The human skeleton is particularly at risk of fractures (medical fractures) in childhood. This is due to the fact that at this time the skeleton is still in the process of being built up. Thus, the so-called growth joint (med. : epiphysis joint), … Childhood bone fracture
Definition Especially in children, there are special fractures that are not found in adults due to the different bone structure. The bones in children are “softer”. Different fracture types: Compression fracture Green wood fracture Epiphyseal Dislocations Types of childhood bone fracture In case of compression fracture is caused by compression. This means that the bone … Definition | Childhood bone fracture
SymptomsComplaints A fracture in childhood manifests itself through the same symptoms as a fracture in adults. Each fracture has a different impact on the environment or the entire organism. Depending on the location, the effects can be more or less severe. If the fracture damages an adjacent organ (for example, a fractured rib may damage … SymptomsComplaints | Childhood bone fracture
Therapy The child’s skeleton is far from mature. There is a high repair tendency of the bones. With increasing age this tendency decreases further and further. This repair tendency justifies a conservative, non-surgical procedure for infantile fractures in the case of uncomplicated fractures without significant malposition or injury to the growth plate – they are … Therapy | Childhood bone fracture
Aftercare A special post-treatment (in general) is not necessary. The after-treatment always depends on the circumstances of the individual bone fracture. However, attention should be paid to the early removal of any foreign material (wires, flaps, screws, etc.) that may have been introduced during surgery. To be able to exclude growth disorders with certainty, all … Aftercare | Childhood bone fracture
Distal forearm fracture Distal radius fracture (distal = away from the body; in this case, therefore, near the wrist Fracture (fracture) of the lower end of the forearm or wrist in childhood Wrist fractures Broken spoke Introduction The forearm consists of two bones, the ulna and the radius. In many cases, only one of the … Forearm fracture in a child
Therapy Therapy for a child’s forearm fracture–spoke fracture is similar to that for fractures in adults. However, the bones of a child have the ability to develop even further than the mature human skeleton. For this reason, such forearm fractures with slight malpositions in childhood may well “grow together”, as the vernacular says. As a … Therapy | Forearm fracture in a child
Complications of forearm fractures in children As with all injuries, forearm fractures can also cause complications. Four complications are highlighted for children. Since children are treated conservatively and surgery is avoided where possible, the bone can break again at the already injured site if the load is applied too early. This is less common with … Complications of forearm fractures in children | Forearm fracture in a child
