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Single-fixation of both-bone diaphyseal forearm fractures may lead to re-displacement
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2013 Aug;133(8):1079-87
24 children, age 16 or younger, with displaced unstable diaphyseal both-bone forearm fractures were randomized into one of two treatment groups to compare the effectiveness of single bone or both-bone intramedullary fixation. The results demonstrated no difference in median limitation of pronation/supination between the groups, but did show an increased chance of fracture re-displacement and post-operative complications in children undergoing single-bone fixation (9 months after treatment).
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