Comparison of elastic stable intramedullary nailing versus Kirschner wires in treatment of pediatric radial neck fractures.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The aim of the study was to compare the different internal fixations between elastic stable intramedullary nailing and Kirschner wires in treatment of angulated radial neck fractures.

Methods

We retrospectively reviewed the patients with radial neck fracture without associated injuries who underwent surgery approach in our department during April 2011-March 2020. There were 62 patients meeting all the criteria with complete clinical data, with median age of 7.5 (IQR 5.8-9.5) years, 34 males and 28 females. The preoperative fracture pattern was assessed according to the Judet classification system. Depending on the materials implanted and fixation strategy, the patients could be divided into a Kirschner wire group and an elastic stable intramedullary nailing group. Fi

SUBMITTER: Tian K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11144378 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature