TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2015//
TI  - Outcomes of different operations for distal forearm fractures in children
JO  - Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi (Beijing)
A1  - Zhao, Chengpeng
SP  - 1168
EP  - 1170
VL  - 95
IS  - 15
N2  - OBJECTIVE: To explore the treatment outcomes of plate internal and external fixations for distal forearm fractures in children. <br><br>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. <br><br>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). <br><br>CONCLUSION: Treating distal forearm fractures with external fixation offers the advantages of simpler handling, lesser injury and better postoperative functional recovery in children.<p />  <p>Language: zh</p>
LA  - zh
SN  - 0376-2491
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -