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In childhood, the majority of fractures around the proximal radius are radial neck fractures, according to the AO Pediatric Comprehensive Classification (Slongo et al. 2006, 2007) 21r- M and 21r – E fractures. With the introduction of the Elastic Stable Intramedullary Nailing, (ESIN) method, the indication for closed reduction and stabilization has been significantly expanded. So today it is recommended to treat only slightly dislocated and absolutely stable fractures conservatively. At the same time, “conservatively” means avoiding an active reduction. The acceptable malalignment depends on the age of the child and the remaining remodeling capacity.
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Slongo, T. (2020). Radial Neck Fracture: Conservative Treatment, Pitfalls, and Problems. In: Iobst, C., Frick, S. (eds) Pediatric Orthopedic Trauma Case Atlas. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-29980-8_30
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