[Surgical treatment of fractures of the neck of the radius in children and adolescents. Review of 24 cases].

Abstract

At the Orthopaedic Clinic of the University of Perugia from 1973 to 1984, 28 fractures of the neck of the radius were treated with open reduction in children aged between 4 and 15. Follow-up evaluation showed a high percentage of poor results (33.3%) frequently associated with a deficit of pronation and supination. Clinical results were related both to the severity of the displacement and to the radiographic results at follow-up. Open reduction is essential in highly displaced fractures, but it can be avoided in those with minor displacement.