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Criteria of acceptable forearm fracture reduction
| Deformity | Severity | Age (years) | Fracture position | Citation(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radial malrotation | ≤ 45o | ≤ 16 | - | [4] |
| Angulation (coronal or sagittal plane) | < 30o | ≤ 10 | Middle third | [7] |
| < 10o | > 10 | Middle third | [4, 8, 28] | |
| < 20o | ≤ 14 | Distal third | [1] | |
| Displacement | 100% | < 10 | - | [4] |
| Bayonet apposition | < 1 cm | < 14 | - | [24] |
| Axis deviation | < 5% | < 16 | Middle and distal thirds | [27] |
