Management of both bone forearm fracture using titanium elastic nailing system in pediatric age group
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https://doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v13i9.44098Keywords:
Conservative; Forearm; Fractures; Internal fixation; Pediatric; Titanium elastic nailing systemAbstract
Background: The management of pediatric forearm fracture has been a dilemma to surgeon. Conservative treatment with cast still is the preferred treatment. Never the less old children and proximal fracture warrants some form of internal fixation.
Aims and Objective: The aims of this were to analyze the role of titanium elastic nailing system in fixation of pediatric forearm fractures and its associated complications.
Materials and Methods: Over 3 years, 103 patients were enrolled in our institute. After obtaining consent and preanesthetic check-up, patients were scheduled for surgery, where internal fixation was done using titanium elastic nailing system. Patients were followed up every month for 3 months and then every 3 months interval for 8 months. The time to union and functional score were assessed using modified Flynn score.
Results: Among the 103 patients, 63 (61.16%) were in the age group of 7–13 years. Mean age was 11.72±3.50 years (range 4–18 years). Seventy-eight (75.72%) patients were male and fall from height was the most common 66 (64%) mode of injury. Radiological union occurred in most 54 (52.42%) of the patients at average 5–7 weeks. As per the modified Flynn criteria, 82 (79.61%) cases had excellent functional outcome, 11 (10.67%) cases good, 4 (4.12%) fair, and 6 (5.82%) had poor outcome. Neuropraxia was seen in 8 (7.76%) cases and rupture of extensor pollicis brevis was seen in 4 (4.12%) patients and treated accordingly. All the patients regained full functional recovery.
Conclusion: TENS is an effective, safe, reliable, and easily reproducible technique for the management of pediatric forearm fractures. It has advantage of preserving the fracture hematoma, providing relative stability to ensue early rehabilitation and minimally invasive nature.
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