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Transphyseal separation of the distal humerus in newborns / 中华创伤杂志(英文版)
Chinese Journal of Traumatology ; (6): 183-186, 2017.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-330428
ABSTRACT
Obstetric traumatic separation of the distal humeral epiphysis is a very uncommon injury, which presents a diagnostic challenge. These case serials reviewed the functional outcomes of 5 patients who had sustained a fracture-separation of the distal humeral epiphysis at birth. The diagnosis was made at a mean time of 40.8 h after delivery. All the patients were treated with gentle close manipulation, reduction under fluoroscopy and above-elbow cast application. After discharge, the patients were followed up for a mean of 30 months. Clinico-radiological results were excellent in four patients. One case necessitated closed reduction and percutaneous K-wire fixation at one week follow-up due to failed reduction. Cubitusvarus deformity was the only complication noted in 1 case. Good functional outcome can be expected in newborns with fracture-separation of the distal humeral epiphysis wherein the physis is anatomically reduced.

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Language: English Journal: Chinese Journal of Traumatology Year: 2017 Type: Article