Clinical observation on the modified external fixation with splints for double fractures of forearm in children

To explore the advantages of conservative treatment for trauma of children,and evaluate effect of external fixation for the treatment of double fractures of forearm. From June 2007 to June 2008, 52 patients with double fractures of forearm were treated with manipulative reduction and modified extern...

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Published inZhongguo gu shang Vol. 23; no. 8; p. 624
Main Authors Wen, Chao, Pan, Hui-qin, Liang, Xing-sen, Wu, Jian-bin, Fang, Chu-quan, Xie, Shi-long
Format Journal Article
LanguageChinese
Published China 01.08.2010
Subjects
Adolescent
Child
Child, Preschool
External Fixators
Female
Humans
Male
Manipulation, Orthopedic
Radius Fractures - surgery
Splints
Ulna Fractures - surgery
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Summary:To explore the advantages of conservative treatment for trauma of children,and evaluate effect of external fixation for the treatment of double fractures of forearm. From June 2007 to June 2008, 52 patients with double fractures of forearm were treated with manipulative reduction and modified external fixation by splints. Among them, 33 males and 19 females,the age was from 4 to 15 years with an average of 8.6 years. The course of disease was from 1 hour to 7 days. All patients had a definite history of trauma, and pre-treatment X-ray film showed double fracture of ulna and radius. All patients were followed up from 6 to 14 months with an average of 9.4 months. All fractures healed and the healing time was from 4 to 8 weeks with an average of 6 weeks. The clinical effect was evaluated according to Berton criteria, 37 cases obtained excellent result, 15 good. Strict choose indication of conservative treatment can obtain satisfied effect in treating double fractures of forearm in children. The method has advant
ISSN:1003-0034