Research Journal of Medical Sciences
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Functional outcomes of Percutaneous Kirschner Wire Pinning in Paediatric Distal Radius Physeal Fracture (Salter Harris Type 2)
Jaysinh Chauhan, Pinakin Vora, Parth Kushakiya, Vrushik Kothiya and Bhumit Sheladiya
Page: 350-353 | Received 12 Jul 2024, Published online: 19 Aug 2024
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Abstract
Paediatric distal radius physeal Fracture are the most common injuries in childhood with no clear treatment guidelines. The initial fracture displacement of more than 50%, children close to skeletal maturity, and failed closed reductions are the indicators for surgical intervention. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the outcome following percutaneous K‐wire fixation in displaced paediatric distal radius physeal fracture. A total of 24 patients (14 male and 10 female) were enrolled in the study under the age of 14 years (mean age: 11±4 years) with displaced physeal injuries with or without ulnar fractures were managed by percutaneous Kirschner wire fixation. The clinical and radiological evaluations were done following fixation with an average follow‐up of 4.5 months. Palmer tilt of the radius was equal in 95.8% of the patient; no difference exceeding 10° was seen. The Mayo wrist score at the end of 6 months was 91 (range 85‐93). Patient‐reported outcomes and wrist motion were almost normal with no or minimal pain at the injury site. So, we recommend K‐wire pinning is an easy, safe, effective and affordable procedure and prevents the chance of secondary displacement.
How to cite this article:
Jaysinh Chauhan, Pinakin Vora, Parth Kushakiya, Vrushik Kothiya and Bhumit Sheladiya. Functional outcomes of Percutaneous Kirschner Wire Pinning in Paediatric Distal Radius Physeal Fracture (Salter Harris Type 2).
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2024.9.350.353
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.36478/makrjms.2024.9.350.353