[Traumatic dislocation of the radius head in children].

Area of Science:

• Orthopedic surgery
• Pediatric orthopedics
• Traumatology

Background:

• Radial head dislocation is a common elbow injury in children.
• Understanding the clinical presentation based on dislocation side is crucial for effective management.
• Various surgical techniques exist for treating radial head dislocations.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the clinical features of radial head dislocation in children.
• To evaluate the outcomes of different reduction methods.
• To present a detailed technique for radial head setting.

Main Methods:

• Retrospective analysis of 18 pediatric patients (3-14 years) with radial head dislocation.
• Classification of dislocations based on laterality.
• Description of closed reduction (11 patients) and open reduction (7 patients) techniques.
• Detailed explanation of a proposed novel setting technique used in 2 cases.

Main Results:

• The study outlines the clinical presentation of radial head dislocations.
• Closed reduction was attempted in 11 patients, while open reduction was performed in 7.
• A specific technique for radial head setting was detailed and applied in two cases.

Conclusions:

• Radial head dislocation management in children requires careful clinical assessment.
• Both closed and open reduction methods are viable treatment options.
• The described novel technique may offer an alternative approach for specific cases of radial head dislocation.