• J Pediatr Orthop · Mar 2010

    Displaced radial neck fractures in children: association of the Métaizeau and Böhler surgical techniques.

    • Gilberto Francisco Brandão, Cláudio Beling Soares, Luiz Eduardo Moreira Teixeira, and Lucas de Castro Boechat.
    • Brazilian Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Minas Gerais, Brazil. ortopedia.pediatrica@yahoo.com.br
    • J Pediatr Orthop. 2010 Mar 1;30(2):110-4.

    ObjectivesTo evaluate the results of surgical treatment of displaced radial neck fractures in children using an association of the Böhler reduction technique and the intramedullary fixation described by Métaizeau.MethodsOf the 68 children diagnosed with radial neck fractures, 28 (41.1%) were classified as O'Brien type III and surgically treated by the association of Böhler and Métaizeau techniques between December 1998 and April 2007. Two patients were excluded for loss to follow-up, with a total of 26 patients (38.2%) remaining in the study group. The mean follow-up period was 52+/-3.2 months (range, 1.7 to 10 y).ResultsConsolidation was achieved in all the fractures after 5 weeks postoperatively. None of the patients presented perioperative complications or infections. Only 1 child developed pain and loss of motion, requiring surgical revision. According to Tibone and Stoltz classification, 17 children (65.3%) healed with excellent results, 6 children(23%) with good results, 2 children (7.6%) with fair results, and 1 (3.8%) with poor results.ConclusionsThis association of techniques presents an excellent option for O'Brien type III fractures of the radial neck. It is easily executed, does not require elbow arthrotomy, and shows few complications.Level Of EvidenceThis is a therapeutic study level IV (case series).

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