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==Disposition== | ==Disposition== | ||
Patients not requiring manipulation can be discharged with a backslab and advice to remove in 3 weeks or a Futura type splint and advice to remove when comfortable. There is no evidence that routine follow up is necessary. | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Revision as of 10:30, 9 September 2013
Background
- Cortical disruption and periosteal tearing on convex side of bone only
- More stable / less painful than complete fx
Diagnosis
Work-Up
Treatment
- Need for reduction is determined by angulation, location, and age of child
Traditionally these fractures have been treated by immobilisation in plaster for a period of around 3 to 6 weeks. However fractures not requiring manipulation have a universally good outcome regardless of treatment and more recent research shows higher levels of patient satisfaction with a Futura type splint
Disposition
Patients not requiring manipulation can be discharged with a backslab and advice to remove in 3 weeks or a Futura type splint and advice to remove when comfortable. There is no evidence that routine follow up is necessary.
See Also
Source
Tintinalli