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Inadvertent Radial Head Inversion During Closed Reduction of a Pediatric Radial Neck Fracture
The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Zachary J. Sirois
  • Sarah Kreul, Wright State University
  • Craig F Shank, Wright State University
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-1-2019
Abstract

Management of displaced pediatric radial neck fractures can be fraught with challenges. This unique case presents an 11-year-old female with a Salter-Harris type II radial neck fracture and how her radial head overturned 180° with the articular surface facing the radial shaft rather than the capitellum during closed manipulation under anesthesia. The malreduction subsequently required open reduction and highlights the importance of a careful stepwise approach to managing markedly displaced radial neck fractures. After closed reduction, meticulous assessment of intraoperative imaging when determining proper alignment is of the utmost importance as a result of the transverse nature of Salter-Harris type I and II fractures. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE:: Level IV.

DOI
10.5435/JAAOS-D-17-00668
Citation Information
Zachary J. Sirois, Sarah Kreul and Craig F Shank. "Inadvertent Radial Head Inversion During Closed Reduction of a Pediatric Radial Neck Fracture" The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Vol. 27 Iss. 9 (2019) p. e414 - e417 ISSN: 1067-151X
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/craig-shank/1/