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Zhang F, Zhao T, Liu Y, Dai J, Liu Y, Liu W, Wang X, Zhen Y. Percutaneous K-wire reduction and cast immobilization for severely displaced radial neck fractures in children. J Pediatr Orthop B 2024; 33:174-177. [PMID: 36943689 PMCID: PMC10829901 DOI: 10.1097/bpb.0000000000001080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2022] [Accepted: 03/01/2023] [Indexed: 03/23/2023]
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The purpose of this study was to compare outcomes between percutaneous K-wire reduction cast immobilization (PKRC) and percutaneous K-wire reduction elastic intramedullary nailing combined with cast immobilization (PKRNC) for the treatment of radial neck fractures in children. This was a retrospective analysis of 62 radial neck fractures in children treated with PKRC or PKRNC. Thirty-one children were treated with percutaneous K-wire reduction, K-wire removal after reduction, and cast immobilization while 31 radial neck fractures in controls were managed using PKRNC. There were no significant differences between PKRC and PKRNC with regard to preoperative angulation ( P = 0.556). The operation time in the PKRC group was significantly shorter than that of the PKRNC group ( P = 0.023). There was no significant difference in the displacement angle when compared between the two groups on the first day and 1 month after surgery ( P = 0.617, 0.72). The Mayo elbow performance score of the elbow joint function did not differ significantly between the two groups ( P = 0.587). Although the hospital stay was not significantly different between groups (4.81 ± 1.07 vs. 4.16 ± 1.59 days; P = 0.067), the PKRNC group required a second hospitalization to remove the elastic intramedullary nail 3 months after the operation. PKRC and PKRNC both achieved satisfactory outcomes for radial neck fractures in children. The operation time in the PKRC group was significantly lower than in the PKRNC group. PKRC does not require reoperation to remove internal fixation. Therefore, PKRC is recommended for radial neck fractures in children.
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- Fuyong Zhang
- Department of Orthopaedics, Children’s Hospital of Soochow University
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Wujiang Children’s Hospital, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Children’s Hospital of Soochow University
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Wujiang Children’s Hospital, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Children’s Hospital of Soochow University
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Children’s Hospital of Soochow University
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Children’s Hospital of Soochow University
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Children’s Hospital of Soochow University
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Fan Y, Xu W, Liu Q, Liu C, Wang W. Modified Kirschner wire percutaneous rotation prying reduction combined with elastic stable intramedullary nailing in children with Judet IV radial neck fracture. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2023; 24:881. [PMID: 37953269 PMCID: PMC10642034 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-023-07008-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023] Open
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PURPOSE This study was to investigate the feasibility and treatment effect of using modified Kirschner wire (K-wire) percutaneous rotation prying reduction combined with Elastic Stable Intramedullary Nailing (ESIN) in children with Judet IV radial neck fracture. METHODS A retrospective analysis was conducted on 47 children with Judet IV radial neck fracture who underwent treatment with modified K-wire percutaneous rotation prying reduction combined with ESIN from April 2019 to November 2022, including 25 males and 22 females, with an average age of 8.79 years old (ranging from 5 to 14). The study recorded the surgical time, fluoroscopy time, reduction time, and reduction quality evaluated according to the Metaizeau radiological standard. During the last follow-up, the flexion-extension and forearm rotation function of the affected and healthy sides were recorded, and the Mayo Elbow Performance index was used to evaluate the elbow joint function. RESULTS The average duration of the operation was 25.51 min (ranging from 14 to 43 min), with a mode of 2 reset times (ranging from 1 to 5) and 8 fluoroscopic times (ranging from 4 to 15). Based on the Metaizeau radiological standard for assessing reduction quality, 45 cases were deemed excellent, while 2 cases were considered good. Following 3-4 weeks of postoperative long-arm cast immobilization, exercises were performed to promote elbow joint and forearm rotation. The ESIN was removed after satisfactory fracture healing around 4 months postoperatively. The average follow-up period was 26.79 months (ranging from 5 to 48). At the final follow-up, the range of motion for the affected limb in flexion, extension, pronation, and supination was (140.23 ± 4.80)°, (4.43 ± 3.98)°, (84.09 ± 4.97)°, and (83.83 ± 4.55)°, respectively. There was no statistically significant difference compared to the healthy side, which had a range of motion of (141.36 ± 3.27)°, (5.28 ± 2.25)°, (85.66 ± 3.20)°, and (84.98 ± 2.57)° (P > 0.05). According to the Mayo Elbow Performance index, 44 cases were rated as excellent and 1 case was considered good. CONCLUSION The modified K-wire percutaneous rotation prying reduction combined with ESIN is an effective treatment for severe radial neck fractures in children. This technique offers several advantages, including the ability to easily "capture" significantly displaced radial heads, achieve rapid and accurate reduction, and reduce radiation exposure.
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- YongFei Fan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Fuyang people's Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Anhui spinal deformity and clinical medical research center, Fuyang people's Hospital, Fuyang, 236000, Anhui, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Fuyang people's Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Anhui spinal deformity and clinical medical research center, Fuyang people's Hospital, Fuyang, 236000, Anhui, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Fuyang people's Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Anhui spinal deformity and clinical medical research center, Fuyang people's Hospital, Fuyang, 236000, Anhui, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Fuyang people's Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Anhui spinal deformity and clinical medical research center, Fuyang people's Hospital, Fuyang, 236000, Anhui, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Fuyang people's Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Anhui spinal deformity and clinical medical research center, Fuyang people's Hospital, Fuyang, 236000, Anhui, China.
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Yang L, Yang X, Zuo J, Wang D, Li L, Tang X. A retrospective review of 101 operatively treated radial neck fractures in children and analysis of risk factors for functional outcomes. Injury 2022; 53:3310-3316. [PMID: 35840360 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2022.07.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2022] [Revised: 07/07/2022] [Accepted: 07/07/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Radial neck fracture is a less common injury in childhood and many factors are associated with the final functional outcomes. This study aimed to describe the clinical and radiological results of the patients with radial neck fractures treated surgically and assess the potential risk factors for poor functional outcomes. PATIENTS AND METHODS This study enrolled 101 children with radial neck fracture and treated surgically at our department. Patients were followed up at least three years and assessed clinically and radiographically. The primary outcome of this study was the functional outcome assessed by using Metaizeau criteria and the secondary outcome was complications of radial head necrosis, postoperative radial nerve palsy, bone union, infection, and skin irritation. Related risk factors for unsatisfactory functional outcomes were recorded and analyzed by multivariable logistic regression. RESULTS In total, 101 patients with 101 elbows (44 on the left side, 57 on the right side) were evaluated in our study, including 55 females (54.5%) and 46 males (45.5%), with a mean age of 7.5±2.7 years old (range, 3 to 14 years). There were 65.3% excellent (66 cases), 18.8% good (19 cases), 11.9% fair (12 cases), and 4.0% bad (4 cases) results in these patients. The rate of satisfactory outcome was 65.3% (66/101) and the rate of "unsatisfactory outcome" was 34.7% (35/101). Complications included postoperative radial nerve palsies in 15 cases (14.9%), radial head necrosis in 4 cases (4.0%), skin irritation due to the nail-end in 5 cases (5.0%), infection in 2 cases (2.0%), and bone nonunion in 1 patient (1.0%). Only Judet type (OR, 5.78; CI, 1.72-19.39, p=0.005) and surgical method (OR, 12.68; CI, 2.55-63.06, p=0.002) were independent risk factors for the unsatisfactory functional outcomes. CONCLUSIONS Closed reduction with intramedullary fixation is a primary treatment for type III and IV radial neck fractures in children. Fracture severity classified as Judet type IV and open surgical method were independent predictors for unsatisfactory functional outcomes.
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- Lei Yang
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37 Guo Xue Xiang, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37 Guo Xue Xiang, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Rehabilitation Medicine Centre, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37 Guo Xue Xiang, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37 Guo Xue Xiang, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37 Guo Xue Xiang, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37 Guo Xue Xiang, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China.
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Langenberg LC, van den Ende KIM, Reijman M, Boersen GJ(J, Colaris JW. Pediatric Radial Neck Fractures: A Systematic Review Regarding the Influence of Fracture Treatment on Elbow Function. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 9:children9071049. [PMID: 35884033 PMCID: PMC9324597 DOI: 10.3390/children9071049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2022] [Revised: 07/02/2022] [Accepted: 07/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background: This review aims to identify what angulation may be accepted for the conservative treatment of pediatric radial neck fractures and how the range of motion (ROM) at follow-up is influenced by the type of fracture treatment. Patients and Methods: A PRISMA-guided systematic search was performed for studies that reported on fracture angulation, treatment details, and ROM on a minimum of five children with radial neck fractures that were followed for at least one year. Data on fracture classification, treatment, and ROM were analyzed. Results: In total, 52 studies (2420 children) were included. Sufficient patient data could be extracted from 26 publications (551 children), of which 352 children had at least one year of follow-up. ROM following the closed reduction (CR) of fractures with <30 degrees angulation was impaired in only one case. In fractures angulated over 60 degrees, K-wire fixation (Kw) resulted in a significantly better ROM than intramedullary fixation (CIMP; Kw 9.7% impaired vs. CIMP 32.6% impaired, p = 0.01). In more than 50% of cases that required open reduction (OR), a loss of motion occurred. Conclusions: CR is effective in fractures angulated up to 30 degrees. There may be an advantage of Kw compared to CIMP fixation in fractures angulated over 60 degrees. OR should only be attempted if CR and CRIF have failed.
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- Lisette C. Langenberg
- Centre for Orthopedic Research Alkmaar (CORAL), 1815 JD Alkmaar, The Netherlands;
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Noordwest Ziekenhuisgroep, 1815 JD Alkmaar, The Netherlands
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, P.O. Box 2040, 3000 CA Rotterdam, The Netherlands; (K.I.M.v.d.E.); (M.R.); (G.J.B.)
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, P.O. Box 2040, 3000 CA Rotterdam, The Netherlands; (K.I.M.v.d.E.); (M.R.); (G.J.B.)
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, P.O. Box 2040, 3000 CA Rotterdam, The Netherlands; (K.I.M.v.d.E.); (M.R.); (G.J.B.)
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, P.O. Box 2040, 3000 CA Rotterdam, The Netherlands; (K.I.M.v.d.E.); (M.R.); (G.J.B.)
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, P.O. Box 2040, 3000 CA Rotterdam, The Netherlands; (K.I.M.v.d.E.); (M.R.); (G.J.B.)
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Macken AA, Eygendaal D, van Bergen CJA. Diagnosis, treatment and complications of radial head and neck fractures in the pediatric patient. World J Orthop 2022; 13:238-249. [PMID: 35317255 PMCID: PMC8935328 DOI: 10.5312/wjo.v13.i3.238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2021] [Revised: 08/11/2021] [Accepted: 02/13/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Radial head and neck fractures represent up to 14% of all pediatric elbow fractures and can be a difficult challenge in the pediatric patient. In up to 39% of proximal radius fractures, there is a concomitant fracture, which can easily be overlooked on the initial standard radiographs. The treatment options for proximal radius fractures in children range from non-surgical treatment, such as immobilization alone and closed reduction followed by immobilization, to more invasive options, including closed reduction with percutaneous pinning and open reduction with internal fixation. The choice of treatment depends on the degree of angulation and displacement of the fracture and the age of the patient; an angulation of less than 30 degrees and translation of less than 50% is generally accepted, whereas a higher degree of displacement is considered an indication for surgical intervention. Fractures with limited displacement and non-surgical treatment generally result in superior outcomes in terms of patient-reported outcome measures, range of motion and complications compared to severely displaced fractures requiring surgical intervention. With proper management, good to excellent results are achieved in most cases, and long-term sequelae are rare. However, severe complications do occur, including radio-ulnar synostosis, osteonecrosis, rotational impairment, and premature physeal closure with a malformation of the radial head as a result, especially after more invasive procedures. Adequate follow-up is therefore warranted.
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- Arno A Macken
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Amphia Hospital, Breda 4818 CK, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports medicine, Erasmus Medical Centre, Rotterdam 3015 GD, South-Holland, Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports medicine, Erasmus Medical Centre, Rotterdam 3015 GD, South-Holland, Netherlands
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Kalbitz M, Lackner I, Perl M, Pressmar J. Radial head and neck fractures in children and adolescents. Front Pediatr 2022; 10:988372. [PMID: 36741096 PMCID: PMC9897312 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2022.988372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Radial head and neck fractures are a rare entity in pediatric patients. Due to specific characteristics of the blood supply and remodeling potential, the correct diagnosis and initiation of appropriate therapy are crucial for the outcome. Therefore, the aim of this retrospective observational study was to present the outcome of a series of pediatric patients with radial head and neck fractures. METHODS In total, 67 pediatric and adolescent patients with a fracture of the proximal radius admitted to a Level I Trauma Center (Germany) between 2005 and 2017 were included in this retrospective observational study. Patients were stratified in accordance with the classification of Judet modified by Metaizeau and with the AO Pediatric Comprehensive Classification of Long Bone Fractures (AO-PCCF). RESULTS AO-PCCF fracture type of proximal radius was age-dependent. Epiphyseal axis angle and displacement angle correlated significantly. Fractures treated with a K-wire or embrochage centromedullaire elastique stable (ECMES) presented higher displacement angles. The duration of callus formation was dependent on both the reduction technique and fracture displacement. The range of motion after complete fracture consolidation was dependent on the Metaizeau type and reduction technique but independent of the duration of immobilization and physical therapy. CONCLUSION AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Both the epiphyseal axis and displacement angle are suitable for measuring the initial fracture displacement in radiographs. Consolidation is dependent on the initial displacement and reduction technique. The mini-open approach leads to a worse reduction result, later callus formation, and a more restricted range of motion in terms of pronation. Furthermore, the range of motion at follow-up is independent of the duration of immobilization and physiotherapy.
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- Miriam Kalbitz
- Department of Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nurnberg, University Hospital Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany.,Department of Traumatology, Hand-, Plastic- and Reconstructive Surgery, Centre of Surgery, University of Ulm, Ulm, Germany
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nurnberg, University Hospital Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nurnberg, University Hospital Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nurnberg, University Hospital Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
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