EC Orthopaedics

Aim and Objectives: The purpose of this prospective study is to evaluate the efficiency and determine the radiological and functional results of closed reduction followed by fixation using percutaneous K-wire with the Metaizeau technique under fluoroscopic guidance.

Materials and Methods: This study was conducted at Department of Orthopaedics, SMS Medical College and Hospital, Jaipur. Selected patients were operated, nail was removed at 6 weeks and a follow up for 6 months was done post operatively. The patients functional results were evaluated.

Results: According to the Tibone-Stoltz functional evaluation classification, out of 22 patients 16 were evaluated as excellent (72.73%), 4 were evaluated as good (18.18%) and 2 were evaluated as fair (9.09%).

Conclusion: We considered that the closed K-wire aided Metaizeau technique can be used as an effective method in the treatment of Judet stage 3 and 4 displaced radial neck fractures in children.

Keywords: K-Wire; Metaizeau Technique; Tibone-Stoltz Functional Evaluation; Radial Neck Fractures; Children

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