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Ipsilateral elbow and forearm injuries in children
The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery
|February 1, 1981
Summary
This study reviewed 25 children with elbow and forearm fractures. Open reduction for elbow fractures combined with closed treatment for forearm fractures yielded the best outcomes with few complications.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Orthopedics
- Trauma Surgery
Background:
- Elbow and forearm fractures are common pediatric injuries.
- Combined injuries require careful management to minimize long-term disability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the outcomes of treating combined elbow and forearm fractures in children.
- To identify the optimal surgical approach for these injuries.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of 25 pediatric patients with combined elbow and forearm fractures.
- Analysis of treatment methods, complications, and functional outcomes.
Main Results:
- Low incidence of serious complications observed.
- One patient experienced significant functional handicap.
- Open reduction and internal fixation of supracondylar fractures with closed forearm fracture treatment showed superior results.
Conclusions:
- Combined elbow and forearm fractures in children can be managed effectively with low complication rates.
- A combined surgical approach, specifically open reduction for elbow fractures and closed treatment for forearm fractures, is recommended for optimal outcomes.