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Plastic deformation in pediatric fractures: mechanism and treatment.

Publication ,  Journal Article
Mabrey, JD; Fitch, RD
Published in: J Pediatr Orthop
1989

The plastic deformation often observed in children's long bone fractures is due largely to the complex nature of the molecular and histologic aspects of pediatric bone. Pediatric cortical bone has a lower mineral content than adult bone, accounting in part for its different material properties. Although plasticity allows children's long bones to absorb more energy prior to fracture, a significant deformity may persist after injury. An algorithm and technique for treatment of plastic deformation of the radius and ulna, the two most commonly involved bones in plastic deformation, are reviewed.

Duke Scholars

Published In

J Pediatr Orthop

ISSN

0271-6798

Publication Date

1989

Volume

9

Issue

3

Start / End Page

310 / 314

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Orthopedics
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant
  • Humans
  • Fractures, Bone
  • Elasticity
  • Child, Preschool
  • Child
  • Bone and Bones
  • Bone Development
 

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Mabrey, J. D., & Fitch, R. D. (1989). Plastic deformation in pediatric fractures: mechanism and treatment. J Pediatr Orthop, 9(3), 310–314.
Mabrey, J. D., and R. D. Fitch. “Plastic deformation in pediatric fractures: mechanism and treatment.J Pediatr Orthop 9, no. 3 (1989): 310–14.
Mabrey JD, Fitch RD. Plastic deformation in pediatric fractures: mechanism and treatment. J Pediatr Orthop. 1989;9(3):310–4.
Mabrey, J. D., and R. D. Fitch. “Plastic deformation in pediatric fractures: mechanism and treatment.J Pediatr Orthop, vol. 9, no. 3, 1989, pp. 310–14.
Mabrey JD, Fitch RD. Plastic deformation in pediatric fractures: mechanism and treatment. J Pediatr Orthop. 1989;9(3):310–314.

Published In

J Pediatr Orthop

ISSN

0271-6798

Publication Date

1989

Volume

9

Issue

3

Start / End Page

310 / 314

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Orthopedics
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant
  • Humans
  • Fractures, Bone
  • Elasticity
  • Child, Preschool
  • Child
  • Bone and Bones
  • Bone Development