Are there sequelae of distal radius fractures in children?

In children with distal radius fractures, if the fracture does not damage blood vessels or nerves, the fracture usually heals without sequelae. If there is damage to blood vessels or nerves, or if the fracture heals poorly, there may be sequelae, depending on the circumstances. Distal radius fracture is a common fracture in children. If the fracture line is well aligned and there is no damage to blood vessels or nerves, the fracture will not have sequelae after healing after manipulation, splinting or surgical internal fixation. If the distal radius fracture involves the growth plate, deformity may also occur after fracture healing, and as good a reduction as possible will reduce the likelihood of deformity. If the fracture line is not aligned, or if the fracture is complex, this may lead to non-union, and in addition, if the blood vessels are damaged, this may lead to osteofascial compartment syndrome, and may even lead to amputation. If the nerve is damaged, different symptoms may appear depending on the damaged nerve, for example, ulnar nerve damage may appear claw shaped hand, median nerve damage may appear ape hand and so on. After the fracture of distal radius in children, it is recommended that the patients go to the hospital in time for medical checkups, improve the examination and receive regular treatment, so as to avoid the sequelae.