GREENSTICK FRACTURES OF THE RADIUS IN ADULTS - A REPORT OF 2 CASES

Authors
CASEY PJ MOED BR
Citation
Pj. Casey et Br. Moed, GREENSTICK FRACTURES OF THE RADIUS IN ADULTS - A REPORT OF 2 CASES, Journal of orthopaedic trauma, 10(3), 1996, pp. 209-212
Citations number
16
Categorie Soggetti
Sport Sciences",Orthopedics
Journal title
Journal of orthopaedic trauma → ACNP
ISSN journal
08905339
Volume
10
Issue
3
Year of publication
1996
Pages
209 - 212
Database
ISI
SICI code
0890-5339(1996)10:3<209:GFOTRI>2.0.ZU;2-4
Abstract
To our knowledge, greenstick fractures, which are common in children, have not been found to occur in adults. We report on two cases of gree nstick fracture of the radial shaft in an adult. Treatment principles, which differ from those for children's fractures, are discussed.