Pediatric Emergency Medicine Reports – August 1, 2008
August 1, 2008
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Pediatric Wrist and Elbow Injuries: Mechanisms of Injury, Findings, and Treatment
Injuries of the wrist and elbow in children are frequently seen in the emergency department (ED), and as children and adolescents are participating in sports in record numbers, the frequency of these injuries is continuing to rise. Sports injuries in children and adolescents are by far the most common cause of musculoskeletal injuries treated in the ED, accounting for 41% of all musculoskeletal injuries.