DISTAL FOREARM FRACTURES IN CHILDREN: METAPHYSIS AND PHYSIS
Abstract
Distal forearm fractures in children account for approximately 30% of pediatric fractures and are most common around the age of 10 years. Due to the lower mineral density of children’s bones, they have a greater capacity to deform before fracture. While the distal radial epiphysis usually appears at the age of 2 years, epiphyseal closure occurs after 16-17 years in girls and approximately one year in boys.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Bone fractures and treatments
Elbow and Forearm Trauma Treatment
Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Turkiye Klinikleri eBooks
- Pages
- 179–190
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter