1. Bowing fractures of the forearm in children: pathophysiology, diagnosis and management.
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Worrall, Jennifer
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DIAGNOSIS of bone fractures , *FOREARM injuries , *RADIUS fractures , *CONSERVATIVE treatment , *PHYSICAL therapy , *PERIOSTEUM , *COMPUTED tomography , *ORTHOPEDIC implants , *DISCHARGE planning , *BONE fractures , *PAIN , *EMERGENCY nursing , *ULNA injuries , *WRIST injuries , *CHILDREN - Abstract
Why you should read this article: • To refresh your knowledge of the anatomy of forearm bones and the pathophysiology of bowing fractures • To increase your awareness of the diagnostic challenges and complications associated with bowing fractures • To enhance your understanding of the management of children with bowing fractures. Bowing fractures of the forearm are characterised by numerous micro-fractures on the concave surface of the affected bone(s), usually caused by a fall on an outstretched arm. Children are more susceptible to this type of injury than adults because their long bones have more elasticity. Bowing fractures of the forearm are challenging to diagnose because there are no obvious cortical defects, which can lead to inappropriate management and associated complications, including loss of movement range and loss of function. This article discusses bowing fractures of the forearm in children, including their pathophysiology, diagnosis and management. It aims to enhance emergency nurses’ awareness and knowledge of this type of injury in children and of the challenges surrounding diagnosis and management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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