Citation

Zhao C. Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi 2015; 95(15): 1168-1170.

Affiliation

Department of Pediatric Surgery, Central Municipal Hospital, Nanyang 473009, China; Email:surgeon666@163.com.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, Zhonghua yi xue hui)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

26081362

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To explore the treatment outcomes of plate internal and external fixations for distal forearm fractures in children.

METHODS: From July 2010 to September 2013, a total of 89 children were operated for distal forearm ulnar and radial fractures, including plate fixation (n = 46) and external fixation (n = 43). Two groups were evaluated in terms of operative duration, bleeding volume, length of incision, hospitalization length, fracture healing time, postoperative complications and Berton evaluation criteria.

RESULTS: As compared with internal fixation group, external fixation group fare better in operative duration, bleeding volume, operation incision length, fracture healing time and postoperative complications with significant differences (P < 0.05). And the hospitalization time had no significant difference (P > 0.05).

CONCLUSION: Treating distal forearm fractures with external fixation offers the advantages of simpler handling, lesser injury and better postoperative functional recovery in children.

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