J Korean Fract Soc.  1995 Jul;8(3):645-650.

Treatment of Radial Neck Fracture in Children: A Report of Six Cases

• Lee CG
• Kwon JW
• Park YD
• Park JH
• Lee YS

Abstract

From December 1992, 6 fractures of the radial neck in children were treated at Sunrin General Hospital and followed up at least 6 months. The purpose of this study is to review the initial fracture angulation, associated injuries, method of treatment, and clinical and radiologic results. The following results were obtained; 1. There were 3 boys and 3 girls with an average age of 11 years. 2. Among 6 cases, associated injuries were accompanied in 4 cases. 3. Among 6 cases,5 cases were treated conservatively and 1 case of radial head posterior dislocation was treated by open reduction and pin fixation. 4. Angulation of less than 30 degrees were treated by simple cast immobilization(2 cases), of more than 30 degrees were by closed reduction and cast irnrnobilization(3 cases). 5. Elbow partial stiffness occurred in 2 cases.

Keyword

Fracture; Radial Neck; Children

MeSH Terms

Child*
Dislocations
Elbow
Female
Head
Hospitals, General
Humans
Methods
Neck*