Thus, if a fracture is suspected in a child, it is necessary to seek immediate medical attention for proper alignment of the bones. The healing of fractures in children is quicker than that in adults. The growth plate, which is made of cartilage (flexible tissue) is present at the ends of the bones in children and helps in the determination of length and shape of the mature bone. Apart from this, the bones in children are prone to a unique injury known as a growth plate fracture. Forearm fractures can occur near the wrist, near the elbow or in the middle of the forearm. The radius (bone on the thumb side) and ulna (bone on the little-finger side) are the two bones of the forearm.
