Purpose： The aim of this study is to discuss the results of different intramedullary devices used in the management of paediatric radial neck fractures and to suggest methods to avoid the pitfalls of the technique. M...Purpose： The aim of this study is to discuss the results of different intramedullary devices used in the management of paediatric radial neck fractures and to suggest methods to avoid the pitfalls of the technique. Methods： Thirty patients with isolated Judet III and IV fractures were included in this prospective study. Judet I and II fractures and radial neck fractures associated with other injuries were excluded. The final results were graded using the Metaizeau functional scoring system and Oxford Elbow Score. Results： The functional result was good to excellent in 24 of 30 cases （80%）. The mean Oxford Elbow Score was 44.32. The mean follow-up was 40.11 months. The complications seen were radiocapitellar joint penetration - 6 cases at mean 4.87 weeks, redisplacement - 6, radial epiphyseal sclerosis - 5, and heterotopic ossification 1 case. Conclusion： lntramedullary K wires may result in radiocapitellar joint penetration. Titanium Elastic Nail System should not be used as purely fixation devices as they may not prevent redisplacement. Regular follow-up until at least 6 weeks is essential. Patients who have a Judet IV fracture and need open reduction should be given a guarded prognosis. The paper highlights the pitfalls of the technique and makes recommendations regarding the type of implant, follow-up and patient counselling in Judet IV fractures.展开更多
BACKGROUND Monteggia and equivalent lesions are relatively rare but result in severe injuries in childhood,typically affecting children between 4 and 10 years old.The diagnosis and treatment of an equivalent Monteggia...BACKGROUND Monteggia and equivalent lesions are relatively rare but result in severe injuries in childhood,typically affecting children between 4 and 10 years old.The diagnosis and treatment of an equivalent Monteggia lesion is more complicated than those of a typical Monteggia fracture.This type of lesion may be challenging and may lead to serious complications if not treated properly.Pediatric Monteggia equivalent type I lesions have been reported in a few reports,all of which the patients were all over 4 years old.CASE SUMMARY A 14-mo-old boy was referred to our clinic after falling from his bed 10 d prior.With regard to the clinical examination,an obvious swollen and angular deformity was noted on his right forearm.Plain radiographs and reconstructed computed tomography scans showed a Monteggia type I fracture and dislocation.Magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)confirmed a type I Monteggia equivalent lesion consisting of ulnar fracture and Salter-Harris type I injury in the proximal radius.The radial head was still in the joint,and only the radial metaphysis was displaced anteriorly.Open reduction and pinning of both displaced radial and ulnar fractures achieved an excellent result with full function.CONCLUSION We recommend MRI examination or arthrography during reduction,especially if the secondary ossification center has not appeared.展开更多
文摘Purpose： The aim of this study is to discuss the results of different intramedullary devices used in the management of paediatric radial neck fractures and to suggest methods to avoid the pitfalls of the technique. Methods： Thirty patients with isolated Judet III and IV fractures were included in this prospective study. Judet I and II fractures and radial neck fractures associated with other injuries were excluded. The final results were graded using the Metaizeau functional scoring system and Oxford Elbow Score. Results： The functional result was good to excellent in 24 of 30 cases （80%）. The mean Oxford Elbow Score was 44.32. The mean follow-up was 40.11 months. The complications seen were radiocapitellar joint penetration - 6 cases at mean 4.87 weeks, redisplacement - 6, radial epiphyseal sclerosis - 5, and heterotopic ossification 1 case. Conclusion： lntramedullary K wires may result in radiocapitellar joint penetration. Titanium Elastic Nail System should not be used as purely fixation devices as they may not prevent redisplacement. Regular follow-up until at least 6 weeks is essential. Patients who have a Judet IV fracture and need open reduction should be given a guarded prognosis. The paper highlights the pitfalls of the technique and makes recommendations regarding the type of implant, follow-up and patient counselling in Judet IV fractures.
文摘BACKGROUND Monteggia and equivalent lesions are relatively rare but result in severe injuries in childhood,typically affecting children between 4 and 10 years old.The diagnosis and treatment of an equivalent Monteggia lesion is more complicated than those of a typical Monteggia fracture.This type of lesion may be challenging and may lead to serious complications if not treated properly.Pediatric Monteggia equivalent type I lesions have been reported in a few reports,all of which the patients were all over 4 years old.CASE SUMMARY A 14-mo-old boy was referred to our clinic after falling from his bed 10 d prior.With regard to the clinical examination,an obvious swollen and angular deformity was noted on his right forearm.Plain radiographs and reconstructed computed tomography scans showed a Monteggia type I fracture and dislocation.Magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)confirmed a type I Monteggia equivalent lesion consisting of ulnar fracture and Salter-Harris type I injury in the proximal radius.The radial head was still in the joint,and only the radial metaphysis was displaced anteriorly.Open reduction and pinning of both displaced radial and ulnar fractures achieved an excellent result with full function.CONCLUSION We recommend MRI examination or arthrography during reduction,especially if the secondary ossification center has not appeared.
