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. 2015 Apr 21;95(15):1168-70.

[Outcomes of different operations for distal forearm fractures in children]

[Article in Chinese]
Chengpeng Zhao  1
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  • PMID: 26081362

[Outcomes of different operations for distal forearm fractures in children]

[Article in Chinese]
Chengpeng Zhao. Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi. .

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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