Editorial
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World J Orthop. Aug 18, 2025; 16(8): 109620
Published online Aug 18, 2025. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v16.i8.109620
Post-operative imaging in pediatric distal radius fractures: When tradition meets evidence
Amr Elshahhat
Amr Elshahhat, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mansoura University, Mansoura 33516, Dakahlia, Egypt
Author contributions: Elshahhat A was responsible for the conception, literature review, drafting, critical revision, and final approval of the manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Amr Elshahhat, MD, PhD, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mansoura University, Algomhoria Street, Mansoura 33516, Dakahlia, Egypt. amrelshahat@mans.edu.eg
Received: May 16, 2025
Revised: May 30, 2025
Accepted: July 9, 2025
Published online: August 18, 2025
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Routine postoperative follow-up radiographs after closed reduction and cast immobilization or percutaneous pinning of pediatric distal radius fractures rarely influence clinical management. This editorial highlights the need for a more selective, risk-based imaging strategy that considers fracture stability, patient age, and reduction quality, aiming to reduce unnecessary radiation and costs while maintaining excellent outcomes.