Evaluating the results of surgery on phalangeal fractures with Kirchner wires in the Hue Central Hospital
- Author:
Nguyen Quoc Linh
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Phalangeal fractures
- MeSH:
Bone Fractures;
Surgery
- From:Journal of Practical Medicine
2005;519(9):61-64
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
There are some methods to treat the phalangeal fractures. The objective of this study is to see effective treatment of phalangeal fractures by open reduction during Kirschner wires. This study was conducted at the traumatology and orthopedics department, Hue hospital, from May 2002 to May 2003. The follow up period was 3 months to 8 months after surgical treatment of 31/43 patients. Results: Hand function following open reduction: excellent: 10 cases (26.32%), good: 11 cases (28.95%), fair: 13 cases (34.21%), bad: 4 cases (10.52%). Complications: complications of K-wire fixation of this study had a low rate; the postoperative recovery was still limited. Conclusions: this technique is effective, safe, and inexpensive with low morbidity.
