All approaches to the pediatric forearm shaft

Lateral (Kocher) approach to the proximal radius

The anterior (Henry) approach offers good exposure of the whole length of the radius.

The posterolateral (Thompson) approach offers good exposure of the middle and distal thirds of the radial shaft.

Posterolateral (Boyd) approach to the proximal radius and ulna

ESIN entry points (radius)

ESIN entry points (ulna)

Approach to the ulna

Safe zones for pin placement in the radius

Safe zones for pin placement in the ulna

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