Chirurgie de la main
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Chirurgie de la main · Sep 2008
High rate of complications associated with extrafocal kirschner wire pinning for distal radius fractures.
Kirschner wire (K-wire) fixation is a common technique aimed at treating unstable distal radius fractures. We report our experience with extrafocal K-wire fixation in the treatment of unstable distal radius fractures in 34 patients (AO classification: 10 A2, 5 A3, 14 C1, and 5 C2). The patients' median age was 63 years (range, 16-87 years). ⋯ We found a high complication rate, with 15 patients (44%) suffering from at least one of the 30 reported complications. We did not find any direct correlation between radiographic results and mobility. Although good clinical outcome may be obtained, K-wire fixation cannot be routinely recommended.
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Chirurgie de la main · Sep 2008
Case Reports[Concomitant fractures of the radius and scaphoid with an elbow dislocation].
A variety of associated injuries of the upper limb have been described in the literature. The authors report a case of bifocal fracture of the radius and a scaphoid fracture together with elbow dislocation. In our knowledge, this association of lesions has never previously been described.