Pediatric Forearm Bone Fractures Treated with Flexible Intramedullary Nail.
10.12671/jkfs.2007.20.2.190
- Author:
Suk Kyu CHOO
1
;
Jin Hwan KIM
;
Hyung Keun OH
;
Dong Hyun KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ilsan Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Goyang, Korea. kimjh@ilsanpaik.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Pediatric forearm bone fracture;
Intramedullary fixation
- MeSH:
Congenital Abnormalities;
Follow-Up Studies;
Forearm*;
Fractures, Bone*;
Methods;
Range of Motion, Articular
- From:Journal of the Korean Fracture Society
2007;20(2):190-195
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: To determine the usefulness of flexible intramedullary fixation in pediatric forearm diaphyseal fractures. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We reviewed 22 cases of forearm diaphyseal fractures treated with flexible intramedullary nail and K-wire. The radiographic assessment was based on the time to union, maintenance of reduction and angular deformity. The functional outcome was assessed with the range of motion and complications at last follow up. RESULTS: Average length of follow up was 13.9 months with mean age of 10.8 years and the time to union was 5.2 weeks. There were no angular deformity and fuctional results were excellent in all cases. There were 5 cases of soft tissue irritation of nail insertion site as post operative complication which was resolved after nail removal. CONCLUSION: Flexible intramedullary for pediatric forearm bone fractures is an effective and safe method which gives a good functional outcome.
