Ultrasound-guided vs. fluoroscopy-guided percutaneous leverage reduction for severely displaced radial neck fractures in children: a comparative analysis of clinical and radiological outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ultrasound (US) is a promising alternative to fluoroscopy (FL) for guiding percutaneous leverage reduction of displaced radial neck fractures in children. However, few studies have compared these modalities. This study aims to compare both the accuracy and efficacy of FL-guided versus US-guided percutaneous pinning in the treatment of radial neck fracture.

Methods

Seventy-three children with displaced radial neck fractures were consecutively enrolled and assigned to the US or FL group. In all the patients, fractures were reduced with the percutaneous pin leverage technique. The patients were divided into two groups: the FL-guided group and the US-guided group. Baseline information, radiographs, and clinical results according to the criteria suggested by Metaizeau

SUBMITTER: Wu X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11787730 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature