Bioinspired design proposal for a new external bone fixator device.

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[Indexed for MEDLINE] 3. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2024 Nov 1;32(21):e1079-e1089. doi: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-23-01233. Epub 2024 May 29. Pediatric and Adolescent Distal Radius Fractures: Current Concepts and Treatment Recommendations. Liu DS(1), Murray MM, Bae DS, May CJ. Author information: (1)From the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA. Distal radius fractures are the most common skeletal injuries requiring intervention in children. These injuries are classified by fracture pattern, location, displacement, and angulation. While each unique fracture pattern warrants slightly modified treatment plans and follow-up, the goals of treatment remain constant. Successful outcomes depend on restoration of motion and function, and attaining acceptable sagittal and coronal alignment is a necessary first step. For displaced fractures, closed reduction is often necessary to restore alignment; well-molded cast application is important to maintain fracture alignment. Fractures with bayonet apposition, if well aligned, may not need formal reduction in some patients. Special attention should be paid to the physis-not only for physeal-involving fractures but also for all distal radius fractures-given that the proximity to the physis and amount of remaining skeletal growth help guide treatment decisions. Casting technique is essential in optimizing the best chance in maintaining fracture reduction. Surgical intervention may be indicated for a subset of fractures when acceptable alignment is not achieved or is lost at subsequent follow-up. Even among experts in the field, there is little consensus as to the optimal treatment of displaced metaphyseal fractures, illustrating the need for prospective, randomized studies to establish best practices. Copyright © 2024 by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. DOI: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-23-01233