Journal of Musculoskeletal Trauma

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Epiphyseal Fractures of the Distal Radius in the Children: Hui Taek Kim, Myung Soo Youn, Jong Seo Lee, Young Jun Choi, Yoon Jae Seong; J Korean Fract Soc 2008;21(3):225-231. Published online July 31, 2008; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2008.21.3.225

PURPOSE
To evaluate the long-term results of treatment of epiphyseal fractures of the distal radius in children.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
23 cases of distal radial epiphyseal fracture, treated by two methods: group 1, closed reduction (CR) plus cast (6 cases); group 2, CR and K-wire fixation (under anesthesia due to marked translation of the distal fragment and swelling) plus cast (17 cases), were selected for this study. All patients were followed up for more than 1 year (average: 3.2 years). Postoperatively, epiphyseal displacement and epiphyseal angulation were measured on anteroposterior and lateral radiographs. At follow-up, the affected and normal sides were compared. Final results were classified by radiologic (radial inclination, volar tilting and radial shortening) and clinical (limitation of ROM, wrist pain, grip strength and wrist deformity) criteria.
RESULTS
Group 1 had 5 good, 1 fair result; group 2 had 14 good, 2 fair and 1 poor - there was no statistically significant difference between two groups. All cases where the epiphyseal displacement was less than 30% had good results. A poor case showed a radial shortening, wrist deformity and pain due to premature epiphyseal closure. Premature epiphyseal closure was treated by bar resection and free fat, along with corrective osteotomy when necessary and lengthening of radius with or without epiphysiodesis of the ulna.
CONCLUSION
Remodeling can be expected in epiphyseal fractures of the distal radius. Repeated forceful attempts to achieve accurate reduction should be avoided to prevent secondary physeal injury.

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How long does it to achieve sagittal realignment of the displaced epiphysis in Salter-Harris type II distal radial fracture when treated by manual reduction?
Seung Hoo Lee, Hyun Dae Shin, Eun-Seok Choi, Soo Min Cha
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The Treatement of the Unstable Proximal Humerus Fracture Using Bifurcate Angled Blade Plate with Tension Band Wiring: Kuen Tak Suh, Hyoung Lok Roh, Myung Soo Youn, Jung Sub Lee; J Korean Fract Soc 2006;19(4):424-430. Published online October 31, 2006; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2006.19.4.424

Abstract

PURPOSE
To evaluate the results of internal fixation with bifurcate angled blade plate and tension band wiring of greater tuberosity or rotator cuff for the unstable proximal humerus fracture.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Nineteen cases of unstable proximal humerus fracture who were followed up for more than 1 year were treated using bifurcate angled blade plate and tension band wiring between March 2003 and March 2005. Average age of the patients was 46.5 years (range, 24 to 69), and there were 9 male and 10 female patients. The radiological results were evaluated by bony union and neck shaft angle. In addition, the clinical results were evaluated by Neer's evaluation criteria.
RESULTS
In 18 out of 19 cases, bony union was obtained in average 12.5 weeks after operation. The neck shaft angles of sixteen cases were between 120 and 140 degrees by Paavolainen method. According to Neer's evaluation criteria, 17 cases showed excellent or good results.
CONCLUSION
The patients treated using bifurcate angled blade plate and tension band wiring could exercise earlier because of good initial stability. Also, the radiological and clinical results were relatively good. The treatment of unstable proximal humerus fracture with bifurcate angled blade plate and tension band wiring was considered as a good method.

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Journal of the Korean Fracture Society.2008; 21(3): 213. CrossRef

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