Daniella Ogilvie, Mariel Liebeskind, Shevaun M Doyle, Folorunsho Edobor-Osula
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Purpose of review: The treatment of many distal radius fractures has shifted from casting to splinting or the application of a soft dressing. This review includes a review of the types of pediatric distal radius fractures and the most recent literature on the management of these injuries.
Recent findings: Many nondisplaced distal radius fractures may be treated with removable splints or bandages. This mitigates complications with cast immobilization. Additionally, many of these injuries do not require follow-up treatment and thereby reduce healthcare costs.
Summary: This update on distal radius fractures in the pediatric population highlights changes in the treatment paradigm and demonstrates an opportunity to diminish healthcare costs.
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Current Opinion in Pediatrics is a reader-friendly resource which allows the reader to keep up-to-date with the most important advances in the pediatric field. Each issue of Current Opinion in Pediatrics contains three main sections delivering a diverse and comprehensive cover of all key issues related to pediatrics; including genetics, therapeutics and toxicology, adolescent medicine, neonatology and perinatology, and orthopedics. Unique to Current Opinion in Pediatrics is the office pediatrics section which appears in every issue and covers popular topics such as fever, immunization and ADHD. Current Opinion in Pediatrics is an indispensable journal for the busy clinician, researcher or student.
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