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Hand fractures are the most common injury in the pediatric population. Due to the presence of the physes in the pediatric and adolescent populations, the anatomy and injury patterns in these populations are different than the adult population. It is important to develop a thorough understanding of the anatomy and osseous and functional development of the human hand in order to quickly and adequately manage pediatric hand fractures. Proper management of pediatric and adolescent hand fractures will result in quick healing with minimal complications.
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May, C.C., Jacobs, H.A., Abzug, J.M. (2023). Anatomy and Osseous and Functional Development of the Hand. In: Abzug, J.M., Gaston, R.G., Osterman, A.L., Tosti, R.J. (eds) Pediatric and Adult Hand Fractures. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-32072-9_1
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