International Journal of Orthopaedics Sciences

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

2023, Volume 9 Issue 1

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  |  327 Views  122 Downloads
How to cite this article:
Dr. Jaydeep Rathwa, Dr. Pavak Parikh, Dr. Anand Tailor, Dr. Kapildev Pandya, 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
 
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