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[Fractures and physeal injuries of proximal humeral end in children.]

P Gál1, F Tecl, J Skotáková

  • 1Centrum detské traumatologie, Klinika detské chirurgie a traumatologie FN, Brno.

Acta Chirurgiae Orthopaedicae Et Traumatologiae Cechoslovaca
|May 19, 2010
PubMed

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Percutaneous pinning is a preferred treatment for pediatric proximal humerus fractures, offering excellent outcomes and improved patient comfort for specific injury types. This method effectively stabilizes fragments, reducing complications in children and adolescents.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Pediatric Traumatology

Context:

  • Fractures of the proximal humerus are common injuries in children and adolescents.
  • Treatment strategies vary, including conservative management, percutaneous pinning, and open surgery.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the treatment outcomes of proximal humerus fractures in pediatric patients.
  • To determine the efficacy and preferred method for managing these injuries.

Summary:

  • A study of 102 pediatric patients with proximal humerus fractures found excellent or good results in all cases.
  • Percutaneous pinning was favored for its fragment stabilization, patient convenience, and effectiveness in specific fracture types (SH II, Neer-Horowitz III, IV) and those with long, displaced fragments.
  • No cases of avascular necrosis of the humeral head were reported.

Impact:

  • Percutaneous pinning demonstrates a high success rate and patient satisfaction in treating pediatric proximal humerus fractures.
  • This approach offers a minimally invasive option with excellent functional outcomes, avoiding complications like avascular necrosis.

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