Vol. 9, Issue 1 (2023)

Management of a rare case of displaced radial neck fracture and distal 1/3rd radius fracture of same side in 12 year old girl

Author(s):

Dr. Jaydeep Rathwa, Dr. Pavak Parikh, Dr. Anand Tailor, Dr. Kapildev Pandya and Dr. Sakshi Maheshwari

Abstract:
Introduction: Radial neck fractures make up approximately 5% of elbow fractures in children and patient is having along with distal 1/3rd radius fracture on same side.
Results: Rare case of patient with radial neck fracture and distal 1/3rd radius fracture and its functional and anatomical outcome using intramedullary nailing and percutaneous pinning has excellent results.
Conclusion: Closed reduction using Metaizeu procedure with kapandji and the percutaneous pinning results in excellent outcome.

Pages: 250-255  |  646 Views  271 Downloads

How to cite this article:
Dr. Jaydeep Rathwa, Dr. Pavak Parikh, Dr. Anand Tailor, Dr. Kapildev Pandya and Dr. Sakshi Maheshwari. Management of a rare case of displaced radial neck fracture and distal 1/3rd radius fracture of same side in 12 year old girl. Int. J. Orthop. Sci. 2023;9(1):250-255. DOI: 10.22271/ortho.2023.v9.i1d.3305