Unplanned Return Visits to the Emergency Department Following Circumferential Cast Applications for Pediatric Forearm Fractures

The authors aimed to quantify the incidence of unplanned return visits to the emergency department within the first week after circumferential casting for pediatric forearm fractures and to identify predictors for these visits. They found that 12.2% of patients returned, primarily due to pain, with revisit rates varying significantly based on fracture location and whether reduction was performed. These findings highlight the need for a more individualized approach to casting in pediatric patients to improve outcomes.