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Silk ZM, Loughenbury PR, Borse V, Millner PA, Rao AS. A novel technique of temporary reduction to treat double and triple structural curves in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2021; 103:139-140. [PMID: 33559542 PMCID: PMC9773861 DOI: 10.1308/rcsann.2020.7050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- ZM Silk
- Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, UK
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- Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, UK
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- Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, UK
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Kwok IHY, Silk ZM, Quick TJ, Sinisi M, MacQuillan A, Fox M. Nerve injuries associated with supracondylar fractures of the humerus in children. Bone Joint J 2016; 98-B:851-6. [DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.98b6.35686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2015] [Accepted: 01/19/2016] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
Abstract
Aims We aimed to identify the pattern of nerve injury associated with paediatric supracondylar fractures of the humerus. Patients and Methods Over a 17 year period, between 1996 and 2012, 166 children were referred to our specialist peripheral nerve injury unit. From examination of the medical records and radiographs were recorded the nature of the fracture, associated vascular and neurological injury, treatment provided and clinical course. Results Of the 166 patients (111 male, 55 female; mean age at time of injury was seven years (standard deviation 2.2)), 26 (15.7%) had neurological dysfunction in two or more nerves. The injury pattern in the 196 affected nerves showed that the most commonly affected nerve was the ulnar nerve (43.4%), followed by the median (36.7%) and radial (19.9%) nerves. A non-degenerative injury was seen in 27.5%, whilst 67.9% were degenerative in nature. Surgical exploration of the nerves was undertaken in 94 (56.6%) children. The mean follow-up time was 12.8 months and 156 (94%) patients had an excellent or good clinical outcome according to the grading of Birch, Bonney and Parry. Conclusion Following paediatric supracondylar fractures we recommend prompt referral to a specialist unit in the presence of complete nerve palsy, a positive Tinel’s sign, neuropathic pain or vascular compromise, for consideration of nerve exploration. Take home message: When managed appropriately, nerve recovery and clinical outcomes for this paediatric population are extremely favourable. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2016;98-B:851–6.
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- I. H. Y. Kwok
- The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital , Brockley
Hill, Stanmore, London
HA7 4LP, UK
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- The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital , Brockley
Hill, Stanmore, London
HA7 4LP, UK
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- The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital , Brockley
Hill, Stanmore, London
HA7 4LP, UK
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- The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital , Brockley
Hill, Stanmore, London
HA7 4LP, UK
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- The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital , Brockley
Hill, Stanmore, London
HA7 4LP, UK
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- The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital , Brockley
Hill, Stanmore, London
HA7 4LP, UK
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