16/02/2026
🚨 MEDICAL UPDATE: Buckle Fractures Don't Need Traditional Casts! 🚨
Did you know that buckle fractures (also called torus fractures) - one of the most common wrist fractures in children - can be treated with a simple removable splint instead of a heavy cast?
✅ What Research Shows:
Removable splints are now the recommended treatment
Better physical functioning and faster return to activities
Higher parent and child satisfaction
Lower complication rates compared to casts
More convenient - can be removed for bathing
No follow-up X-rays typically needed
✅ Treatment Duration: Just 3-4 weeks
✅ Key Benefits Over Casts:
No return visits for cast removal
Easier daily activities
Lower healthcare costs
Children prefer them overwhelmingly
🏥 Medical Guidelines: The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) and the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America now recommend AGAINST using casts for buckle fractures.
⚠️ Important: Buckle fractures are inherently stable - the bone doesn't move out of alignment. That's why a rigid cast isn't necessary!
💡 What Parents Should Know: If your child has a buckle fracture, ask your doctor about removable splint options instead of traditional casts. Studies show over 90% patient satisfaction!
📊 Evidence: Multiple randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses support this approach.
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