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Suspect in children > 10 years old only.

If displaced or > 20 degrees angulation, discuss with ED senior doctor or Orthopaedic Team for reduction.

If undisplaced with no angulation, manage in a below elbow plaster backslab with Orthopaedic Fracture clinic follow up in 7 – 10 days.

Undisplaced Salter-Harris I and V fractures may not be obvious on X-Ray – immobilise in a below elbow plaster backslab with GP follow up if there is clinical suspicion (point tenderness and localised swelling of the distal radius).

Fractures involving the growth plate are usually Salter-Harris II fractures.

Galeazzi fracture dislocation Radial physeal fractures

Refer to Orthopaedic Team for reduction.

Ensure the wrist X-ray is a true lateral.

A rare fracture of the distal half of the radial shaft with a disrupted distal radio-ulnar joint.

Transverse fracture of distal radius with 15 degree dorsal angulation (left) Completely displaced fracture of distal radius and ulna (right) Galeazzi fracture dislocation

Discuss with ED senior doctor or Orthopaedic Team for reduction.

Above elbow plaster backslab with Orthopaedic Fracture clinic follow up in 7-10 days.įractures with > 20° dorsal or > 10° volar angulation or clinical deformity.

Undisplaced distal radius and ulna fractures

Below elbow plaster backslab with Orthopaedic Fracture clinic follow up in 7-10 days.

When both bones are involved, they often each have a different fracture type, a combination of complete, greenstick, buckle, or plastic bowing deformity.

Isolated radius fractures are acceptable, but ulna fractures are usually associated with a radius fracture or radial head dislocation.

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If a buckle fracture does not have all of the above features, manage as a metaphyseal fracture (see below).īuckle fractures that should not be managed in a wrist splintīuckle fracture with volar angulation (left) Disruption of cortex of volar aspect of radius- arrow (right) Metaphyseal Fractures.If a wrist splint is unavailable, use a below elbow plaster back slab instead.Manage in a wrist splint worn day and night for 3 weeks with no contact sports for a further 3 weeks after splint removal.No greenstick or complete fracture of the ulna (buckle of the ulna is acceptable).Involves the distal third of the radius.

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Simple dorsal buckle fractures must have ALL of the following features: Simple dorsal buckle fracture of the distal radius and ulna with minimal dorsal angulation

X-Ray changes may be subtle with mild cortical bulging on the AP view and angulation on the lateral view may be evident.

Buckle (or torus) fractures are most commonly seen in the distal radial metaphysis and are a result of compressive forces from an axial load on softer bones in children.

Be aware the scaphoid only starts to ossify at 5 years of age.įor general assessment and management, see Fractures - Overview.

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A scaphoid X-ray series should have four views.A wrist X-ray should have PA and lateral views and include the proximal half of the metacarpals and distal third of the radius and ulna.In children over 10 years of age, look for clinical signs of a scaphoid fracture: anatomical snuffbox tenderness, pain on axial compression of thumb, and pain on supination against resistance.Clinical deformity is usually evident in displaced fractures (most commonly dorsal displacement and angulation).Limitation in supination may be a sign of minor buckle fractures.There is usually localised tenderness and swelling with decreased range of movement.The most common mechanism of injury is a fall onto an outstretched hand.

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R ead the full PCH Emergency Department disclaimer. Clinicians should also consider the local skill level available and their local area policies before following any guideline. These clinical guidelines should never be relied on as a substitute for proper assessment with respect to the particular circumstances of each case and the needs of each patient. Clinical common-sense should be applied at all times. They are not strict protocols, and they do not replace the judgement of a senior clinician. These guidelines have been produced to guide clinical decision making for the medical, nursing and allied health staff of Perth Children’s Hospital. Fractures - Distal forearm or wrist Disclaimer

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