@article{ref1,
title="Outcomes of different operations for distal forearm fractures in children",
journal="Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi (Beijing)",
year="2015",
author="Zhao, Chengpeng",
volume="95",
number="15",
pages="1168-1170",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: To explore the treatment outcomes of plate internal and external fixations for distal forearm fractures in children. <br><br>METHODS: From July 2010 to September 2013, a total of 89 children were operated for distal forearm ulnar and radial fractures, including plate fixation (n = 46) and external fixation (n = 43). Two groups were evaluated in terms of operative duration, bleeding volume, length of incision, hospitalization length, fracture healing time, postoperative complications and Berton evaluation criteria. <br><br>RESULTS: As compared with internal fixation group, external fixation group fare better in operative duration, bleeding volume, operation incision length, fracture healing time and postoperative complications with significant differences (P < 0.05). And the hospitalization time had no significant difference (P > 0.05). <br><br>CONCLUSION: Treating distal forearm fractures with external fixation offers the advantages of simpler handling, lesser injury and better postoperative functional recovery in children.<p /> <p>Language: zh</p>",
language="zh",
issn="0376-2491",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}