Implantless Fixation of a Large Osteocartilaginous Fracture of the Lateral Femoral Condyle in a Child
The Journal of Korean Knee Society
;
: 72-75, 2017.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-759249
ABSTRACT
We describe for the first time a case of lateral femoral condyle fracture following a fall in a 13-year-old child that was reduced arthroscopically using a probe. It was definitively fixed with 0 vicryl sutures in a cruciate pattern after being initially stabilised with 1.5-mm Kirschner wires. Four beath pins carrying sutures were drilled at four opposing quadrants through the reduced fragment into the femur. The sutures were then tied on the lateral cortex of the femur. After fixation, the child was kept non-weight bearing for 6 weeks, partial weight bearing from 6 weeks to 12 weeks and then full weight bearing thereafter. Range of motion (ROM) exercises were commenced on the first postoperative day. At one-year follow-up, the ROM was from −5° to 130°, all symptoms disappeared, and complete resumption of all sports activities was allowed.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Polyglactin 910
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Arthroscopy
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Sports
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Sutures
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Bone Wires
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Exercise
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Follow-Up Studies
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Range of Motion, Articular
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Weight-Bearing
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Femur
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Adolescent
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Child
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
The Journal of Korean Knee Society
Year:
2017
Type:
Article
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