Greenstick fracture: Difference between revisions
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Traditionally these fractures have been treated by immobilisation in plaster for a period of around 3 to 6 weeks. However fractures not requiring manipulation have a universally good outcome regardless of treatment and more recent research shows higher levels of patient satisfaction with a Futura type splint | |||
==Disposition== | ==Disposition== | ||
Revision as of 10:29, 9 September 2013
Background
- Cortical disruption and periosteal tearing on convex side of bone only
- More stable / less painful than complete fx
Diagnosis
Work-Up
Treatment
- Need for reduction is determined by angulation, location, and age of child
Traditionally these fractures have been treated by immobilisation in plaster for a period of around 3 to 6 weeks. However fractures not requiring manipulation have a universally good outcome regardless of treatment and more recent research shows higher levels of patient satisfaction with a Futura type splint
Disposition
See Also
Source
Tintinalli