Clinical study of double tension bands for treatment of type A fractures of distal humerus in children
- VernacularTitle:双张力带内固定治疗儿童肱骨远端A型骨折的临床研究
- Author:
Haibo ZHANG
;
Yisheng WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
humerus;
fractures;
tension hand;
internal fixation
- From:
Orthopedic Journal of China
2006;0(20):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
[Objective]To evaluate the surgical management and its results of type A fractures of distal humerus in children utilized with double tension hands(DTB).[Method]From January 1999 to May 2005,52 patients of type A fractures of distal humerus in children were treated surgically through approach of DTB.Seven patients suffered open fractures(Gustilo scale Ⅰ in 5,and Ⅱ in 2).Fourty-five patients suffered closed fractures.According to AO/ASIF classification,type A2 fracture was found in 41 cases and type A3 in 11 cases.The elbows were flexed to 90?and immobilized with long-arm casts for 2 weeks.The rehabilitation exercises began at 2～3 weeks post-operatively.[Result]All the patients were followed up,with the duration from 6 to 18 months(averaged,12.5 months).All the fractures were healed,no cubitus varus deformity.The function of the elbow was evaluated according to Flynnet's scale,the results showed excellent in 41 cases,good in 10cases,and poor in 1 case.[Conclusion]The use of DTB for the surgical management of type A fractures of distal humerus in children has many advantages,it provides a new sufficient internal fixation with simple technical procedure,anatomical reduction under direct vision,reliablestability,facilitates rehabilitation exercises and low complication rate.DTB is a better choice in treatment of type A fractures of distal humerus in children.
