scholarly journals Comparative analysis of surgical outcome of treatment of supracondylar humerus fractures Gartland’s extension type III by using closed reduction and K –wire fixation versus open reduction and K –wire fixation method

Author(s):  
Nilesh Janardan Keche ◽  
Abhijit Bhimrao Kale ◽  
Binoti Arun Sheth ◽  
Ashok Kumar Rathod

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Supracondylar fractures of the humerus are the most common elbow fracture in children of the age group 4-12 years. The modern approach for its treatment includes closed reduction or open reduction and internal fixation with K wires. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the clinical and radiological results of children who were treated with the two surgical approaches<span lang="EN-IN">.</span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> In our institute children who underwent surgical treatment for supracondylar humeral fractures by closed reduction or open reduction and internal fixation with K wires and whose data were available with regular follow-up of at least 1 year were included in the study. Each group included 25 children in each. Clinical and radiological outcomes were evaluated and compared among the study groups.<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> The mean age of the patients in both the groups were 6.84 and 6.64 in group 1 and group 2 respectively. Fractures were more in boys compared to girls in both the groups. Most of the fractures were seen on left side with posteromedial displacement of distal fragment in almost 80% in both the groups. Mean change in Baumann’s angle (BA), carrying angle and range of motion (ROM) as compared to normal side in both the groups after 3<sup>rd</sup> and 9<sup>th</sup> month of follow ups was found to be not statistically significant. Overall result according to Flynn’s criteria was 60% excellent in group 1 as compared to 52% in group 2. Mean satisfaction score was also more in group 1 children when compared to group 2<span lang="EN-IN">. </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Closed reduction with internal fixation with K wires was found to be a better choice of treatment with good functional results<span lang="EN-IN">.</span></p>

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 97-102
Author(s):  
Cristina Cocor ◽  
D. M. Rădulescu ◽  
A. R. Rădulescu ◽  
A. Bădilă

The purpose of this paper is to evaluate and compare the clinical outcomes of closed reduction with minimal invasive osteosynthesis with the ones of open reduction with internal fixation in talus fractures. In this study we used the Bucharest University Hospital, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology database. We retrospectively reviewed the records of 65 patients with 70 talus fractures, 5 of them were bilateral) managed in our department between 2010-2013. The 65 patients were divided into two groups. In the first group, there were 26 patients with 27 talus fractures who were treated by closed reduction under C-arm control followed by minimal invasive osteosynthesis. We compared the results with the ones of the second group of 39 patients who had 43 talus fractures who were treated by open reduction with internal fixation. The mean age was 32.5 years (range: 22-79) for the first group and 35.1 years (range: 20–85). The gender distribution was 15 males/11 females for the first group and 27 males/12 females for the second group. The average follow-up was 4 years (range 2-7.3years). To evaluate properly the clinical outcome, we determined the American Foot and Ankle Score at 3,6,12 months and every year after that and we recorded the complications for each case: avascular necrosis, tibiotalar osteoarthritis and talocalcanean osteoarthritis. By groups, the complications were: for Group 1: avascular necrosis – 2, tibiotalar osteoarthritis – 1, talocalcanean osteoarthritis - 3, and for Group 2: avascular necrosis – 4, tibiotalar osteoarthritis – 1, talocalcanean osteoarthritis – 4. Group 1 had an average value of the American Foot and Ankle Score at of 85.6 +/- 9.2 (extremes: 54-96) at 3 months, of 89.4+/-8.9 (extremes:61-97) at 6 months and of 94.5 +/-8.8 (extremes: 64-100) at 1 year, while in Group 2 the average value for the American Foot and Ankle Score was 73.9 +/- 9,6 (extremes: 50-91) at 3 months, 82.1+/-7,6 (extremes: 55-90) at 6 months and of 89.5 +/-8,7 (extremes: 60-94) at 1 year. Talar fractures are most commonly followed by complications as osteoarthritis of the adjacent joints and avascular necrosis of the talus. Tibiotalar and talocalcanean osteoarthritis are well tolerated by patients, and the postoperative recovery is considerably faster in the case of closed reduction with minimally invasive osteosynthesis.


Author(s):  
Shaik Md Waseem Ahmed ◽  
R. Biju

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">Aim of the study is to determine the relation between the reduction technique percutaneous pinning and open reduction and internal fixation with K-wire used in management of supracondylar humerus fractures in paediatric age group and the ultimate elbow status (functional and cosmetic), so that appropriate reduction technique can be adopted for better functional and cosmetic outcome.</span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">Children below 12 years with Gartland’s type III supracondylar fractures managed by closed reduction and percutaneous K-wire fixation and open reduction and K-wire fixation and Flynn’s criteria was used to grade the outcome of surgical fixation. 10 Closed reduction and K-wire fixation and 10 open reduction and K-wire fixation were done</span>.<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">Most of the fractures were sustained when the patient had fallen down on out stretched hand while playing or slip and fall. According to Flynn’s grading, there are 7 excellent, 2 good and 1 fair functional result observed in closed reduction and k wire fixation. There are 4 excellent, 3 good and 3 fair functional results observed in open reduction and k wire fixation with statistically significant p value 0.04</span><span lang="EN-IN">. </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">Open reduction through lateral approach and internal fixation wire K wires is safe and effective method of treatment, if indicated, in supracondylar fractures of humerus in children and is associated with a good outcome. A small incision medially in cases where medial epicondyle cannot be defined to visualize the epicondyle and the ulnar nerve, by which iatrogenic ulnar nerve palsy in percutaneous fixation can be prevented.</span></p>


2008 ◽  
Vol 33 (5) ◽  
pp. 552-556 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. M. AL-QATTAN

Seventy-eight male industrial workers with displaced unstable transverse fractures of the shaft of the proximal phalanx of the fingers were divided into two groups: Group 1 ( n = 40 men, mean age = 34 years, range = 22–46 years) was treated with closed reduction and percutaneous K-wires, and Group 2 ( n = 38 men, mean age = 33 years, range = 20–48 years) was treated with open reduction and interosseous loop wire fixation. At final follow-up, the total active motion (TAM) score of the injured finger was graded as excellent, good, fair or poor if it was greater than 240°, 220°, 180° or less than 180°, respectively. Group 2 had significantly better overall TAM scores than Group 1 ( P = 0.03). The complication rate was higher in Group 1 than Group 2 (28% versus 11%) but the difference did not reach statistical significance ( P = 0.084). The results were compared with those reported by other authors and other techniques of fixation of these fractures.


2018 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 133-141
Author(s):  
Barak Rinat ◽  
Eytan Dujovny ◽  
Noam Bor ◽  
Nimrod Rozen ◽  
Guy Rubin

Objective High-grade pediatric supracondylar humerus fractures are commonly treated with closed reduction and internal fixation with percutaneous pinning. When this fails, open reduction followed by internal fixation is the widely accepted procedure of choice. Use of a lateral external fixator was recently described as an optional procedure, but evidence is scarce. Methods We investigated the outcomes of upper limbs treated by either open reduction with internal fixation or closed reduction and external fixation. Results Twenty-one patients completed the long-term follow-up; 11 underwent open reduction, and 10 underwent external fixation. Most patients in both groups reported excellent satisfaction. In both groups, the modified Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand score was extremely low and the average elbow range of motion was almost identical. Radiographic analysis consisting of Baumann’s angle and the carrying angle revealed no statistical difference between the two groups. Discussion Optional treatment using a linear external fixator for complex nonreducible supracondylar humerus fractures yielded acceptable clinical and radiographic results, as with open reduction. Our sample size was small, but the promising results may assist in the implementation of an alternative surgical procedure, especially in more complicated cases involving flexion-type fractures or severe soft tissue damage and swelling.


2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (8) ◽  
pp. 2181-2183
Author(s):  
Sadiq Ali ◽  
Ashfaq-ur- Rahim ◽  
Muhammad Nauman ◽  
Tannaza Qayyum ◽  
Urooj Kirmani ◽  
...  

Aim: To evaluate the difference and functional outcome between open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) and intermaxillary fixation (IMF) in mandibular fractures. Study Design: Retrospective study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faryal Dental College, Sheikhupura, Lahore from 1st February 2019 to 31st January 2021. Methodology: One hundred and fifty seven patients treated for fractures of mandible and reviewed their prognosis based on use of intermaxillary fixation after reduction of fracture. The patients were divided into two groups; Manual reduction group without the intermaxillary fixation and the intermaxillary fixation group. Results: Good results have been obtained in most patients after mandible fracture reduction. However, complications occurred in 19 (27.5%) patients in group 2 after surgery. 6 patients had an infection, 4 patients had a wound dehiscence, and 4 patients had osteomyelitis. No loosening of the mounting bolts and/or crack of the mounting plates was observed. Correct occlusion was achieved using posterior arch wires and elastic rings in 2 malocclusion patients. Occlusion failed in two patients in Group 1 due to osteomyelitis, and the second operation was performed under general anaesthesia. The mean complication severity scores for Group 1 and Group 2 were 1.37 and 1.38, respectively, with no significant difference. Conclusion: Among the patients treated with manual reduction, 2 patients had malocclusion and 1 patient required a new surgery. Such a simple mandible fracture can give good results even with manual reduction without intermaxillary fixation. For a simple mandible fracture, only manual reduction without intermaxillary fixation or intermaxillary fixation was recommended for a short time. Key words: Complication, Fracture, Internal fixation, Mandible


Author(s):  
Shobha H. P. ◽  
Vishwas K. ◽  
Lingaraju K. ◽  
Giridhar Kumar

<p><strong>Background: </strong>To evaluate results of open reduction and internal fixation with Criss cross k-wires after failed closed reduction in Gartland type III Supracondylar fracture of humerus in our institution.<strong></strong></p><p><strong>Methods:</strong> This prospective study was conducted at the Krishna Rajendra hospital affiliated to the orthopaedic department of Mysore medical college and research institute from December 2018 to December 2019. Twenty-five patients of type-III fracture of supracondylar humerus were included within the study. Consent was obtained from all patients. Under anaesthesia, closed reduction was attempted first. When 2-3 attempts of closed reduction failed, an open reduction and internal fixation with cross k-wires was performed. Fortnightly follow up was applied for the first 8 weeks then monthly for the next 4 months. The clinical outcome was evaluated using Flynn criteria.</p><p><strong>Results:</strong> Out of 25 patients, 16 were male and 9 were female. Left side was involved in 17 patients and right side in 8. Mean age was 6.9 years with age range from 3 to 12 years. Excellent or good results were obtained in 23 (92%) patients and fair or poor in 2 (8%). </p><p><strong>Conclusions:</strong> We conclude that these fractures must be managed aggressively, by a specialised surgeon. Open reduction and internal fixation of severely displaced supracondylar fractures of the humerus is a safe and effective method when a satisfactory reduction can't be obtained by 2-3 attempts on closed method.</p>


2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-26
Author(s):  
Themistoklis Tzatzairis ◽  
Gregory Firth ◽  
Paulien Bijlsma ◽  
Dimitrios Manoukian ◽  
Claudia Maizen ◽  
...  

Aim: The study aims to determine the estimated radiation exposure of two different types of fixation (crossed vs lateral-entry K-wires) for displaced supracondylar fractures at a Major Trauma Centre in London. Methods: A retrospective review was performed between 2015 and 2019 in children (<16 years old) who underwent either Closed Reduction and Percutaneous Pinning (CRPP) or open reduction and K wire fixation for a displaced supracondylar fracture (Gartland II, III and IV) of the humerus. Results: The overall mean radiation dose and duration with crossed K-wire fixation was statistically lower when compared with two lateral K-wires. The mean radiation dose increased with increasing Gartland Grade - for Gartland Grades II, III and IV respectively. Conclusion: The current study showed statistically significant decreased radiation dose in crossed K-wire fixation method, compared to lateral-entry fixation. No difference was found regarding the cosmetic/functional outcome when Flynn’s criteria were applied.


2016 ◽  
Vol 144 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 46-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sinisa Ducic ◽  
Marko Bumbasirevic ◽  
Vladimir Radlovic ◽  
Petar Nikic ◽  
Zoran Bukumiric ◽  
...  

Introduction. Closed reduction and percutaneous pinning are the most widely used treatment options for displaced supracondylar humerus fractures in children, but there is still no consensus concerning the most preferred technique in injuries of the extension type. Objective. The aim of this study was to compare three common orthopaedic procedures in the treatment of displaced extension type supracondylar humerus fractures in children. Methods. Total of 93 consecutive patients (66 boys and 27 girls) referred to our hospital with Gartland type II or III extension supracondylar humeral fractures were prospectively included in the study over a six-year period. At initial presentation 48 patients were classified as Gartland type II and 45 as Gartland type III fractures. The patients were subdivided into three groups based on the following treatment modality: closed reduction with percutaneous pinning, open reduction with Kirschner wires (K-wires) fixation, and closed reduction with cast immobilisation. The treatment outcome and clinical characteristics were compared among groups, as well as evaluated using Flynn?s criteria. Results. Excellent clinical outcome was reported in 70.3% of patients treated with closed reduction with percutaneous pinning and in 64.7% of patients treated with open reduction with K-wire fixation. The outcome was significantly worse in children treated with closed reduction and cast immobilisation alone, as excellent outcome is achieved in just 36.4% of cases (p=0.011). Conclusion. Closed reduction with percutaneous pinning is the method of choice in the treatment of displaced pediatric supracondylar humeral fracture, while open reduction with K-wire fixation is as a good alternative in cases with clear indications.


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