[Conservative management of juvenile fractures (author's transl)].

The preliminary conservative management of juvenile fractures by closed reduction must be performed with due regard for the pressure of epiphyseal plates, the more rapid bone healing and the increased stimulation of growth. Malunited fractures are realigned by the normal process of bone remodeling, and results are better in young children. The management of shaft. metaphyseal and joint fractures by closed reduction is outlined. Late sequelae such as a diminished range of motion of the affected limb are rare, so that intensive physical therapy is not required.