Forearm
Re-reduction of pediatric both bone forearm fractures may not improve outcomes
SAN DIEGO — Results presented here showed repeat closed reduction for both bone forearm fractures in patients older than 8 years resulted in a higher rate of pronosupination deficit and decreased functional outcomes.
Boy presents with unusual sore on forearm
A 9-year-old boy from southern California was taken to his primary care provider’s office for evaluation of an unusual sore on his forearm.
Nonreduced angulated pediatric forearm fractures yielded good outcomes 1-year post-injury
Published results showed nonreduced angulated pediatric forearm fractures may remodel over time with good radiographic and functional outcomes 1 year post-injury.
Serum creatine kinase associated with poor outcomes after forearm fasciotomy
LAS VEGAS — Patients who underwent forearm fasciotomy for treatment of acute compartment syndrome experienced poor outcomes when they had elevated serum creatine kinase, according to results presented at the American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting.
Aerosol sunscreen application density higher than lotion in practical use
Application density for aerosol sunscreen is higher than that of lotion in practical use, according to a cross-sectional study.