- See:
Green Stick Frx:
- Discussion:
- greenstick frx of the distal radius may occur along ulnar frx at same level;
- Acceptable reduction:
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infants: upto 30 deg angulation can be accepted;
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children: upto 15 deg can be accepted;
- Management:
- these do not require reduction if the dorsal angulation is insignificant
- w/ significant angulatory deformity, attempt to break the far cortex (this
will usually happen on its own) to ensure that the deformity will recur;
- during manipulation, the plastic deformity is reversed with slow constant
pressure over 5-7 minutes until intact dorsal cortex is broken;
- long arm cast is applied for a period of 4 to 6 weeks;
