In:
Orthopedics, SLACK, Inc., Vol. 14, No. 6 ( 1991-06), p. 697-700
Abstract:
ABSTRACT This report reviews the results of 36 children surgically treated for fractures of the head and neck of the radius. Indications for operation were: displacement over 2 mm and/or angulation over 45e. Treatment included open reduction and temporary internal fixation with a K-wire transfixing the joint. Eighteen children had a good result, 8 had a fair result, and 10 had a poor result. It appears that when radial head fractures are associated with severe displacement, a high rate of fair and poor results can be expected, despite treatment by open reduction and temporary internal fixation.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0147-7447
,
1938-2367
DOI:
10.3928/0147-7447-19910601-11
Language:
English
Publisher:
SLACK, Inc.
Publication Date:
1991
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