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2023, Vol. 7 Issue 1, Part A
Closed reduction and percutaneous pinning for paediatric proximal humeral fractures
Author(s): Dr. Mir Sami Ullah, Dr. Shiran Rafiq, Dr. Jaspreet, Dr. Khurshid Ahmad Kangoo and Dr. Ishfaq Sadiq Mir
Abstract: Introduction: Proximal humeral fracture pattern varies based on the mechanism of injury and the patient’s age at the time of the injury. The purpose of this study was to prove short-term clinical and radiographic results of closed reduction and percutaneous pinning in displaced proximal humeral fractures in pediatric patients.
Materials and Methods: We conducted this prospective study in Govt. Bone and Joint Hospital Barzulla an associated Hospital of Govt. Medical College Srinagar. A total of 18 paediatric patients with proximal humeral fractures were enrolled in this study between July 2019 and June 2022. The mean age of the study population was 10.98 (range 7-15) years.
Results: Average time to union was 5 and a half week with a range from 4 and a half to 6 and a half weeks. Average time to pin removal was 5 (range 4-6) weeks.
As per Constant- Murley scoring criteria 13 (72.22%) patients were excellent, 3 (16.67%) were good and 2 (11.11%) were fair. Among 18 patients, 16 (88.89%) had no pain at the end of the follow-up. 13 (72.22%) patients had active flexion above 1500. There were 15 patients with full muscle strength. In this study superficial wound infection was seen in 3 (16.67%) patients which subsided with oral antibiotics. In 1 (5.56%) patient of stiffness physiotherapy was done and achieved good result. 14 (77.78%) patients showed no complications.
Conclusion: Closed reduction and percutaneous pinning gives more stability for the severely displaced proximal humeral fractures with rotational or angular instability in paediatric population.
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How to cite this article:
Dr. Mir Sami Ullah, Dr. Shiran Rafiq, Dr. Jaspreet, Dr. Khurshid Ahmad Kangoo, Dr. Ishfaq Sadiq Mir. Closed reduction and percutaneous pinning for paediatric proximal humeral fractures. Nat J Clin Orthop 2023;7(1):01-04 DOI: https://doi.org/10.33545/orthor.2023.v7.i1a.380
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