Journal of Musculoskeletal Trauma

Original Articles

Treatment of Acetabular Fracture with Wire: Chang Soo Kang, Dong Hwa Woo, Doo Hwan Oh; J Korean Soc Fract 2000;13(3):432-439. Published online July 31, 2000; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jksf.2000.13.3.432

Abstract PDF: PURPOSE
To evaluate the clinical and radiological results of wire fixation for acetabular fracture and its merits.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
From 1996 Jan. to 1998 Dec., 18 cases of being fixed by wire among 42 cases who being treated by surgical method were analyzed. We evaluated these cases after a mean follow up of 2.1 years. The fixation was done by wires in 11 cases, wires with plate in 3 cases and wires with screw in 4 cases.
RESULTS
According to Epstein's criteria, favorable results were achieved in 15 cases(83.3%) on clinical grade and 14 cases(77.7%) on radiographic grade.
CONCLUSION
The results of this study suggest that open reduction and internal fixation with wire is preferable method that can permit early ambulation, decrease postoperative complication and achieve firm fixation, comparing with open reduction and internal fixation with plate and screws, in treatment of displaced acetabular fractures.

Diagnosis and Treatment of the Lateral Condylar Fracture of Humerus Traversing the Capitulum in Children: Kwang Soo Song, Dong Hwa Woo; J Korean Soc Fract 2000;13(1):166-171. Published online January 31, 2000; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jksf.2000.13.1.166

Abstract PDF: PURPOSE
: To emphasize the importance of the oblique view of elbow in diagnosis of the lateral condylar fracture traversing the capitulum to propose an appropriate treatment reducing the complication.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
: We analyzed eight cases of lateral condylar fracture traversing the capitulum among the 192 cases of lateral condylar fracture with preoperative complete roentgenogram and medical record from April, 1992 to September, 1998.
RESULTS
: In seven cases, it was possible to diagnose as lateral condylar fracture of humerus in initial anteroposterior and lateral view, but it had a difficulty to decide whether fracture line traversing the capitulum. The oblique view provided accurate fracture line to diagnose. One case was diagnosed fracture line traversing the capitulum in lateral view. There was no considerable complications at 18 months follow up in average, except one case with malunion that was transferred form other hospital after operation.
CONCLUSION
: To make a diagnosis of the lateral condylar fracture traversing capitulum, the oblique view is helpful. We considered that internal fixation is require because the fragment can be displaced progressively.

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