Article
Orthopedics
Alejandro Espejo-Reina, Maria T. Carrascal-Morillo, Alberto D. Delgado-Martinez
Summary: The study compared two commonly used configurations of circular plaster cast with or without a splint in distal radius fractures, finding that previously splinted prototypes had higher tensile strength. This research fills the gap in knowledge regarding the strength and configuration of plaster casts used for distal radius fractures, providing important insights for orthopedic surgeons.
JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY AND RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Orthopedics
Michelle Seiler, Peter Heinz, Alessia Callegari, Thomas Dreher, Georg Staubli, Christoph Aufdenblatten
Summary: The study found that short-arm fiberglass cast provides fracture stabilization comparable to long-arm cast in pediatric patients with reduced distal forearm fractures. It also reduces the need for assistance during showering.
INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS
(2021)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Emily Boersma, Erik van de Krol, Tjarda Tromp, Maria Nijhuis-van der Sanden, Michael Edwards
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the functional outcome and cost-effectiveness of implementing 1 week of plaster cast immobilization for non-reduced distal radius fractures, as well as assessing the acceptability of the study protocol.
Article
Orthopedics
Leon W. Diederix, Kasper C. Roth, Pim P. Edomskis, Linde Musters, Jan Hein Allema, Gerald A. Kraan, Max Reijman, Joost W. Colaris
Summary: Short-term follow-up studies have shown that K-wire stabilization of reduced metaphyseal both-bone forearm fractures in children can prevent redisplacement and lead to better functional outcomes. However, there is limited research on minimum 5-year follow-up. This study analyzed the extended minimum 5-year follow-up of a randomized controlled trial and found no differences in forearm rotation, patient-reported outcome measures, or radiographic parameters between patients treated with only an above-elbow cast compared with those treated with additional K-wire fixation. If fracture redisplacement is not treated promptly, this leads to a malunion, which is a risk factor for a clinically relevant limitation in forearm rotation at minimum 5-year follow-up.
CLINICAL ORTHOPAEDICS AND RELATED RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Juliette Robin Dupire, Yannick Melinge, Anne-Solenn Le Ho, Sigrid Mirabaud, Charlotte Chastel-Rousseau, Elisabeth Le Breton, Francois Pernot
Summary: A multidisciplinary approach was developed to assess filling methods and materials for gypsum plaster cast artifacts. Different fillers and additives were analyzed and their elemental composition, structure, and porosity were visualized and quantified. Mechanical properties of the formulations were measured and their correlation with water proportion and density was established. These quantifications can aid professionals in choosing suitable materials for restoration treatments.
EUROPEAN PHYSICAL JOURNAL PLUS
(2023)
Article
Orthopedics
Cheng Tan, Julie Depiazzi, Natasha Bear, Lewis Blennerhassett, Rohan Page, Noula Gibson
Summary: The study found that using an educational handout for self-management of joint stiffness is noninferior to one-on-one hand therapy for achieving full range of motion in composite flexion. However, there may be differences in total active motion. These results are significant for changing clinical practice.
JOURNAL OF HAND THERAPY
(2021)
Article
Orthopedics
Michael Nolte, Timothy Luchetti, Daniel Bohl, Monica Kogan
Summary: Achieving an adequate cast mold is critical for successful nonoperative management of pediatric forearm fractures. Waterproof cast liners offer improved patient satisfaction compared to traditional cotton liners. However, they may have different mechanical properties.
ACTA ORTHOPAEDICA BELGICA
(2022)
Article
Orthopedics
Mohamed I. Abulsoud, Ahmed Saied Mohammed, Mohammed Elmarghany, Ahmed Elgeushy, Ehab Elzahed, Mohamed Moawad, Ehab A. Elshal, Mohamed F. Elhalawany, Yahia A. Hassanein, Amr A. Fouad, Ahmed R. Zakaria
Summary: This study aimed to analyze the results of internal fixation using intramedullary K-wires for displaced distal forearm fractures in children. The findings suggest that this technique prevents displacement and has a low complication rate.
BMC MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
(2023)
Review
Critical Care Medicine
Esther M. M. Van Lieshout, Michael H. J. Verhofstad, Linda M. Beens, Julienne J. J. Van Bekkum, Fleur Willemsen, Heinrich M. J. Janzing, Mark G. Van Vledder
Summary: This review summarizes the current developments and experiences with 3D-printed forearm braces for treating forearm fractures. The design requirements, materials used, technical requirements, and clinical outcomes were analyzed. The review showed that all printed braces used an open design, with Fused Deposition Modelling being the most commonly used 3D-printing technique and polylactic acid being the most commonly used material. Clinical evaluation demonstrated a low complication rate and high patient satisfaction. However, further studies are needed to determine if 3D-printed braces are superior to traditional casting.
INJURY-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THE CARE OF THE INJURED
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Marcus Oergel, Giulia Zimmer, Tilman Graulich, Pascal Graeff, Christian Macke, Christian Krettek, Marcel Winkelmann, Claudia Neunaber
Summary: The study identified a significant correlation between forearm fractures in children and factors such as age, TV consumption, consumption of soft drinks, and the type of soft drinks consumed. TV consumption and soft drink consumption were found to increase the risk of forearm fractures in children, suggesting that reducing these factors could help prevent such injuries.
Article
Emergency Medicine
Kristene M. Rimbaldo, Emmanuelle Fauteux-Lamarre, Franz E. Babl, Carrie Kollias, Sandy M. Hopper
Summary: This retrospective study examined children presenting to the emergency department of a tertiary care children's hospital with closed distal and midshaft forearm fractures requiring reduction. It found that emergency physicians successfully reduced the majority of fractures, with distal greenstick fractures most amenable to successful reduction within the emergency department.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Sung Tan Cho, Jin Hwan Kim, Sung San Lee, Yong Jae Lee, Hyun Il Lee
Summary: This study aimed to investigate whether forearm bone mineral density (BMD) can be used as a predictor of reduction loss in distal radius fractures treated with cast immobilization. The results showed that there was no significant correlation between forearm BMD and reduction loss, and initial dorsal comminution and ulnar variance were identified as the main risk factors.
FRONTIERS IN SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Christoph Roeder, Cristina Alves, Andreas Balslev-Clausen, Federico Canavese, Erol Gercek, Tamas Kassai, Thomas Klestil, Louise Klingenberg, Nicolas Lutz, Marcell Varga, Gergo Jozsa, Annelie Weinberg, Ludger Tueshaus
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the risks and benefits of Activa IM-Nail (TM) in the clinical treatment of forearm fractures in children. Only one case of refracture was observed in the preliminary results.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Yi-Kun Jiang, Yan-Bing Wang, Chuan-Gang Peng, Ji Qu, Dan-Kai Wu
Summary: This case report presents a rare forearm crisscross injury in a child, which was successfully treated with minimally invasive surgery. The patient had good recovery during the 14-week follow-up period, providing valuable insights for the treatment of similar cases in the future.
WORLD JOURNAL OF CLINICAL CASES
(2021)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Lisa van der Water, Max A. Poppelaars, Iris Koenraadt-van Oost, Pieter Boele van Hensbroek, Christiaan J. A. van Bergen
Summary: This study aims to investigate the effect of virtual reality (VR) on the anxiety level of children with fractures undergoing plaster removal or replacement. The study will compare the anxiety level, anxiety reduction, pain, and satisfaction among children using VR goggles and headphones during the procedure. The results of this study are important for improving the quality of healthcare for children undergoing plaster procedures.