Open AccessPercutaneous fixation of neonatal humeral physeal fracture: A case report and review of the literature
Author(s) -
Wei Tan,
Fuhua Wang,
Jing-Hui Yao,
Weiping Wu,
Yibin Li,
Yuelun Ji,
Yuepeng Qian
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
world journal of clinical cases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.368
H-Index - 10
ISSN - 2307-8960
DOI - 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i19.4535
Subject(s) - medicine , percutaneous , humeral fracture , surgery , fixation (population genetics) , percutaneous pinning , humeral shaft , humerus , population , environmental health
Neonatal distal humeral physeal fractures are rare and difficult to diagnose. Thus, missed diagnoses and delayed healing are possible. Few studies have reported surgical treatment, because a callus may develop at the fracture site 5 d after the fracture, resulting in difficult reduction, and reduction of the limb may cause further physeal injury. Other surgical challenges include the provision of adequate anesthesia and complexity of the operation. However, without appropriate reduction and fixation, a varus elbow deformity may develop. Manual reduction and percutaneous pin fixation are ideal treatment options.