Operation Timing and Technique Selection of Floating Knee Injury in Children
- VernacularTitle:儿童浮膝损伤的手术方式与时机选择
- Author:
zhi-zeng, GAO
;
xiang, LIAO
;
zhi-hong, ZHANG
;
dong, YANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
knee iniury;
fracture fixation;
child
- From:Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics
2006;0(23):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To explore the operation timing and technique selection of floating knee injury in children.Methods According to Letts types,36 cases were divided into 5 types.The function outcome in every group was compared by Karlstrorm criterion according operation timing or technique selection respectively.Results Thirty-six cases were followed up for an average of 25 months(19 to 84 months).The rate of excellent and good results accounted for 94.12%(16/17) in one stage operation,78.95%(15/19)in stages,60%(6/10)in 2 stages,respectively.Conclusions It may be recommended to treat children with floating knee injury with open reduction intenal fixation or external fixation.The best operation time shall be urgent treatment of both femur and tibia fracture.
