Forearm Fractures in Children
The bones of the forearm are the radius and the ulna. If you hold your arm naturally by your side, the ulna is the bone closer to you and the radius is farther away.
Fractures of the forearm can occur near the wrist at the farthest (distal) end of the bone, in the middle of the forearm, or near the elbow at the top (proximal) end of the bone.
A child’s bones are also subject to a unique injury called a growth plate fracture.
Growth plates are made of cartilage near the ends of children’s bones. They help determine the length and shape of the mature bone.
Fractures of both bones in the forearm.
Fractures in a child’s bones begin to heal much more quickly than an adult’s bones. If you suspect a fracture, you should obtain prompt medical attention for the child so that the bones can be set for proper healing.
Cause
Children love to run, hop, skip, jump and tumble. But if a child falls onto an outstretched arm, he or she might break one or both of the bones in the forearm.
- Biceps Tendon Rupture
- Bursitis
- Coronoid Fracture
- Distal Humerous Fracture
- Elbow Arthritis
- Elbow Dislocation
- Elbow Epicondylitis
- Elbow Fractures in Children
- Forearm Fractures
- Golfer’s Elbow
- Olecranon Fracture
- Radial Head Fracture
- Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Elbow
- Stiffness of the Elbow
- Tennis Elbow
- Throwing Injury
- Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) Tear
Biceps Tendon Rupture
Bursitis
Coronoid Fracture
Distal Humerous Fracture
Elbow Arthritis
Elbow Dislocation
Elbow Epicondylitis
Elbow Fractures in Children
Forearm Fractures
Golfer’s Elbow
Olecranon Fracture
Radial Head Fracture
Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Elbow
Stiffness of the Elbow
Tennis Elbow
Throwing Injury
Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) Tear
- Autograft (UCL) Tear
- Biceps Tendon Rupture Surgery
- Bursitis/Impingement Surgery
- Coronoid Fracture Surgery
- Closed Reduction (Elbow) Surgery
- Distal Radial Fracture Surgery
- Elbow Arthritis Surgery
- Elbow Arthroplasty Surgery
- Elbow Arthroscopy Surgery
- Elbow Epicondlyitis Surgery/Tenex FAST Procedure
- Elbow Fracture Surgery
- Elbow Replacement Surgery
- Olecranon Fracture Surgery
- Radial Head Fracture Surgery
- Tennis Elbow – Tenex FAST Surgery
- Throwing Injury Surgery
Autograft (UCL) Tear
Biceps Tendon Rupture Surgery
Bursitis/Impingement Surgery
Coronoid Fracture Surgery
Closed Reduction (Elbow) Surgery
Distal Radial Fracture Surgery
Elbow Arthritis Surgery
Elbow Arthroplasty Surgery
Elbow Arthroscopy Surgery
Elbow Epicondlyitis Surgery/Tenex FAST Procedure
Elbow Fracture Surgery
Elbow Replacement Surgery
Olecranon Fracture Surgery
Radial Head Fracture Surgery
Tennis Elbow – Tenex FAST Surgery
Throwing Injury Surgery
The Orthopedic physicians at Peninsula Bone & Joint Clinic provide conservative treatment options for Elbow conditions and injuries.
Symptoms
In most cases, a broken forearm causes severe pain. Your child’s forearm and hand may also feel numb.
Diagnosis
Physical Examination & Patient History
During your first visit, your doctor will talk to you about your symptoms and medical history. During the physical examination, your doctor will check all the structures of your injury, and compare them to your non-injured anatomy. Most injuries can be diagnosed with a thorough physical examination.
Imaging Tests
Imaging Tests Other tests which may help your doctor confirm your diagnosis include:
X-rays. Although they will not show any injury, x-rays can show whether the injury is associated with a broken bone.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. If your injury requires an MRI, this study is utilized to create a better image of soft tissues injuries. However, an MRI may not be required for your particular injury circumstance and will be ordered based on a thorough examination by your Peninsula Bone & Joint Clinic Orthopedic physician.
Treatment Options
Nonsurgical Treatment
Treatment depends on the type of fracture and the degree of displacement.
Casts support and protect broken bones while they heal.
Some mild fractures, such as buckle fractures, may simply need the support of a splint or cast until they heal.
For more severe fractures that have become angled, your doctor may be able to push (manipulate) the bones into proper alignment without surgery, as long as the bones have not broken through the skin.
A stable fracture, such as a buckle fracture, may require 3 to 4 weeks in a cast. A more serious injury, such as a Monteggia fracture-dislocation, may need to be immobilized for 6 to 10 weeks.
Surgical Treatment
Surgery to align the bones and secure them in place may be required if:
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The skin is broken
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The fracture is unstable — the ends of the broken bones will not stay lined up
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Bone segments have been displaced
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The bones cannot be aligned properly through manipulation alone
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The bones have already begun to heal at an angle or in an improper position
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After the bones are aligned, the physician may use pins, metal implants, or a cast to hold them in place until they have healed.
Conservative Treatment Options
Non-Operative Golfer’s Elbow Treatment
Non-Operative Olecranon Fracture Treatment
Non-Operative Tennis Elbow – Lateral Epicondylitis Treatment
Non-Operative Radial Head Fracture Treatment
Non-Operative Throwing Injury Treatment
Non-Operative Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) Injury Treatment
Treatment Highlights
Tenex Procedure
Tenex Procedure
Tenex procedure is an innovative procedure utilized by Dr. Paul Abeyta to address Tennis Elbow – Elbow Epicondylitis injuries and accelerate the treatment options available to patients.
Procedure Advantages:
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Removes damaged tissue through a microincision and stimulates healing response. Uses gentle ultrasonic technology
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Involves no general anesthesia or stitches. Local anesthetic (numbing medicine) only. Twenty minutes or less to perform. No need for physical therapy or additional treatments. Your individual results may vary.
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Full return to normal activity in 6 weeks or less. Your individual results may vary.
Peninsula Bone & Joint Clinic
The Orthopaedic physicians at Peninsula Bone & Joint Clinic provide comprehensive services to all members of the family.
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