Retrospective observational study comparing treatment options in salter and harris type iii epiphyseal fractures
Journal Title: International Journal of Orthopaedics Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 4
Abstract
Background: The treatment of Salter & Harris type III epiphyseal fractures remains controversial. Methods: We undertook a retrospective observational study to compare effectiveness, safety and duration between non-operative treatment and ORIF (opened reduction and internal fixation) with K wires for Salter & Harris type III epiphyseal fractures in male and female children. A total number of 93 children from the database of one hospital center, Hospital Doctor Peset, Valencia were considered with the diagnosis of Salter & Harris type III epiphyseal fracture with their respective treatment and its duration. Results: According to the data that was collected and at the end of the follow-up period, patients who underwent non-operative treatment recovered significantly shorter period of time than those patients who underwent operative. Conclusion: Patients who underwent non-operative treatment had led to a shorter recovery period in comparison to those who underwent operative treatment. The recovery for both treatment groups was good. The use of K wires for surgical treatment is a safe and reliable intervention and should be considered for patients who sustain this injury.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. P Correa Bellido, Dr. J Wadhwani
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP481263
- DOI 10.22271/ortho.2017.v3.i4c.27
- Views 95
- Downloads 0
Wind-swept pelvis in poncet’s disease: A rare case report
Introduction: Windswept pelvis is a rare feature seen in Poncet’s Disease. This rare entity is found in cases with long standing disease. One hip is flexed, adducted and internal rotated while the contra lateral hip is f...
Functional and radiological outcome of intertrochanteric fracture in patients treated with dynamic hip screw and proximal femoral nail
Background: The aim of the study was to assess the functional and radiological outcome of intertrochanteric fracture in elderly patients treated with dynamic hip screw or proximal femoral nail. Materials and Methods: The...
Functional outcome of primary unreamed interlocking intramedullary nailing in open tibial fractures
Background & Objectives: Open tibial fracture management is a major challenge to orthopedic surgeons globally. Successful treatment of open tibial fractures aims at bony union’ soft tissue healing and functional improvem...
Evaluation of the functional outcome in distal tibia fractures managed by MIPPO technique using distal tibia locking plate
Introduction: Distal tibial fractures represent a significant challenge to most of the surgeons even today. They constitute 1-10% of all lower extremity fractures. Operative treatment is indicated for most tibial fractur...
Management of tibial condylar fractures in adults: A prospective study
Tibial condylar fractures are specially challenging to the Orthopaedic surgeons because of their variation, complexity, and injuries associated with it. Proximal tibia gives attachment to the various elements of knee sta...