Modified Kapandji technique in pediatric displaced distal radius fractures: results in 195 patients.

Autor:	Bassi, Cristina, Heimann, Alexander F., Schwab, Joseph M., Tannast, Moritz, Raabe, Ines
Předmět:	MEDICAL quality control SCIENTIFIC observation PEDIATRICS SURGICAL complications RETROSPECTIVE studies TREATMENT effectiveness RISK assessment FRACTURE fixation DESCRIPTIVE statistics RESEARCH funding DISTAL radius fractures FRACTURE healing DISEASE risk factors EVALUATION CHILDREN
Zdroj:	European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology; Jan2024, Vol. 34 Issue 1, p489-497, 9p
Abstrakt:	Purpose: The modified Kapandji technique has been proposed for fracture reduction in pediatric displaced distal radius fractures (DDRFs), but evidence is sparse. The purpose of this study was to evaluate our outcomes and complications, critically and systematically, when performing the modified Kapandji technique in pediatric DDRFs. Using this technique since 2011, we asked: (1) What is the quality of fracture reduction using this technique? (2) How stable is fracture alignment with this technique? (3) What are the postoperative complications and complication rates? Methods: Retrospective observational study of 195 pediatric patients treated with the modified Kapandji technique. Quality of fracture reduction, fixation type (intrafocal, combined, or extrafocal), and coronal/sagittal angulation were recorded at surgery and healing. Perioperative complications were graded. Patients were stratified by fracture (metaphyseal or Salter–Harris) and fixation type, as well as age (≤ 6 years; 6 to 10 years; > 10 years). Results: Fracture reduction was 'good' to 'anatomical' in 85% of patients. 'Anatomical' fracture reduction was less frequent in metaphyseal fractures (21% vs. 51%; p <.001). Mean angulation change was higher in metaphyseal fractures in both the sagittal (p =.011) and coronal (p =.021) planes. Metaphyseal fractures showed a higher mean change in sagittal angulation during fracture healing for the 'intrafocal' group. We observed a 15% overall complication rate with 1% being modified Sink Grade 3. Conclusion: The modified Kapandji technique for pediatric DDRFs is a safe and effective treatment option. Metaphyseal fractures that do not involve the physis should be treated with extrafocal or combined wire fixation. Complications that require additional surgical treatment are rare. Level of evidence: Level of evidence IV. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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