A 6-year-old boy presents to the emergency department after a fall on outstretched hand (FOOSH). Lateral elbow X-ray shows a displaced distal humeral fragment with an elevated triangular lucency posterior to the distal humerus, marked as **D** in the diagram. The posterior cortex is completely broken. What is the most appropriate immediate management after confirming neurovascular status and performing closed reduction?
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