Locked wires fixator for fractures of the distal third of the radius and ulna in children.

Abstract

Prevention of redisplacement is an issue after the treatment of fractures of the distal third of the radius in children. In this study, we used a locked wires fixator for this type of fracture and achieved favorable treatment outcomes. The subjects were 8 children with fractures of the distal third of the radius (male: 7, female: 1, mean age: 9.0years old) who underwent surgery with locked wires fixators and were able to be evaluated 12months after surgery. Immobilization was not applied after surgery. The locked wires fixator or K-wire was removed when the bridging callus was observed on plain radiography 4-6 (mean 5.5) weeks after surgery in all patients. The presence of bone union, functional outcomes, and complications were investigated postoperatively. All patients achieved bone union without redisplacement excellent function. The pin site infection was observed in two patients. The locked wires fixator may be a new useful treatment method for fractures likely to cause postoperative redisplacement.