ReviewWorld journal of orthopedics2022
Diagnosis, treatment and complications of radial head and neck fractures in the pediatric patient.
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- Subcapital Realignment of the Displaced Pediatric Radial Head-Technical Description and Early Clinical Results.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Conservative Treatment of Pediatric Fractures-Narrative Review of Acceptable Deformity and Remodeling Potential.Medical sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of a Comminuted Displaced Radial Head Fracture in a 12-Year-Old Female: A Case Report.Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2026Article
- Treatment outcomes and contributing factors in pediatric radial neck fracture.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2026Article
- The role of elastic intramedullary nailing with or without Kirschner wire fixation in pediatric radial neck fractures: a retrospective cohort study.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2026Article
- Faster healing of radial neck fractures in children treated with the Metaizeau technique compared with percutaneous Kirschner wire fixation: a population-based study.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Article
- The Presence of Associated Injuries in Pediatric Radial Neck Fractures: A Systematic Review of the Literature and Meta-Analysis of Pooled Individual Patient Data.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- The long-term results of treating radial neck fractures in children with the Metaizeau technique.Journal of children's orthopaedics · 2025Article
- Ultrasound-guided vs. fluoroscopy-guided percutaneous leverage reduction for severely displaced radial neck fractures in children: a comparative analysis of clinical and radiological outcomes.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Article
- Percutaneous leverage reduction with kirschner-wire fixation assisted by elbow arthrography for pediatric radial neck fractures.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2025Article
- Management of Pediatric Elbow Fractures and Dislocations.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- Management of Juvenile Osteochondral Fractures Utilising Absorbable PLGA Implants.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Comparison of midterm efficacy of Kirschner wires and elastic intramedullary nails after closed reduction of Judet type 3 radial neck fractures in children: a multicenter study.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2024Article
- Study of Short-Term Outcome of Surgically Managed Displaced Pediatric Radial Neck Fractures: A Case Series.Cureus · 2022Article
- Radial head and neck fractures in children and adolescents.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2022Article
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Abstract
Radial head and neck fractures represent up to 14% of all pediatric elbow fractures and can be a difficult challenge in the pediatric patient. In up to 39% of proximal radius fractures, there is a concomitant fracture, which can easily be overlooked on the initial standard radiographs. The treatment options for proximal radius fractures in children range from non-surgical treatment, such as immobilization alone and closed reduction followed by immobilization, to more invasive options, including closed reduction with percutaneous pinning and open reduction with internal fixation. The choice of treatment depends on the degree of angulation and displacement of the fracture and the age of the patient; an angulation of less than 30 degrees and translation of less than 50% is generally accepted, whereas a higher degree of displacement is considered an indication for surgical intervention. Fractures with limited displacement and non-surgical treatment generally result in superior outcomes in terms of patient-reported outcome measures, range of motion and complications compared to severely displaced fractures requiring surgical intervention. With proper management, good to excellent results are achieved in most cases, and long-term sequelae are rare. However, severe complications do occur, including radio-ulnar synostosis, osteonecrosis, rotational impairment, and premature physeal closure with a malformation of the radial head as a result, especially after more invasive procedures. Adequate follow-up is therefore warranted.
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