Prognosis following pediatric forearm fracture | |
Finding | Chance of poor result |
Angulation 10-30 degrees in any plane | 1/3 |
AP bow straightened or reversed | 2/3 |
Abnormal bow in lateral plane | 1/3 |
Abnormal bow in lateral plane | 1/3 |
Shortening at distal radioulnar joint | 1/3 |
Up to 45 degrees angulation | 1/5 |
Single bone injury | 1/10 |
Proximal Fractures | 1/3 |
Midshaft Fractures | 1/10 |
Distal Fractures | 1/6 |