Childhood forearm fractures are very common and typically occur when children fall on an outstretched hand. Forearm fractures in children account for more than 40% of all childhood fractures. This article gives a brief overview of midshaft forearm fractures which are the most common sites for refracture and open fractures in children. Midshaft forearm fractures: Midshaft forearm fractures rank as the third most common fracture in children after distal radial fractures and supracondylar humeral fractures.
A direct impact to the middle of the forearm may cause an isolated fracture of the midshaft ulna or radius. Mostly both bone midshaft forearm fractures occur due to a fall on an outstretched forearm. Specific types of midshaft forearm fractures include bowing fractures, greenstick fractures, complete fractures, and comminuted fractures. Midshaft forearm fractures are rarely associated…
