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Abstract
Background: Pediatric both bone fractures of the forearm are common. They account for about thirteen percent of all fractures in children. Most can be treated non-operatively by closed reduction and fixation in a cast. Intramedullary nailing is faster, less costly, and less invasive while plate fixation ensures the best reduction results. Single bone fixation is cost-effective with less trauma, less operative time, and less radiation exposure.
Methods: A prospective cohort study conducted upon twenty-five patients with both bone fractures of the forearm. Single bone was fixed using intramedullary flexible nail. The functional outcome was assessed using the outcome grade score.
Results: Twenty-four patients had excellent score while a single case had a good score. Only a single case had delayed union of the ulna. And one case had loss of pronation about nine degrees.
Conclusion: Single bone fixation of both bone fractures of the forearm in children is a reliable method with excellent functional outcome and less operative time, less radiation exposure and without increase in complication rate.