Delayed union in paediatric distal radius fracture-management with multiple cast: A case report

Abstract

Fractures involving upper limbs are commonly seen in children. Out of the fractures involving upper limbs distal radius fractures are most common and are usually caused by road traffic accidents or fall from height with outstretched hand thereby causing fracture and rotational displacement. Distal radius fractures are more commonly seen in boys as compared to girls usually seen in age group of 10-14 years. Its account for approximately 40% of all pediatric long bone fractures. Metaphyseal fractures are more common as compared to diaphyseal or epiphyseal one .Non-union and Delayed union is rare and usually heals with appropriate management. Distal radius fractures in children have a good prognosis and the vast majority can be treated without surgery .Reporting a case of 15 year old boy with 2 days old Right Distal end of Radius fracture managed conservatively with multiple casts.