Pediatric Forearm Fractures: TEN (Titanium Elastic Nail) versus Plate Screw Fixation for Surgical Treatment

Authors : Mustafa ALTINTAŞ, Mehmet OZEL, Ali Cankut TATLIPARMAK
Pages : 326-329
Doi:10.54005/geneltip.1258713
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Publication Date : 2023-06-30
Article Type : Research Paper
Abstract :Background/Aims: In pediatric forearm fractures, the choice of surgical technique and fixation method can be challenging. Surgically treated pediatric patients younger than 14 years with Titanium Elastic Nails insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(TEN); or Plate Screw Fixationinsert ignore into journalissuearticles values(PSF); were compared clinically, in cost, and in terms of postoperative outcomes. Method: In the retrospective case-control study, pediatric forearm fractures operated on at a level I trauma center between 2017 and 2022 were examined. Surgically treated forearm fractures in pediatric patients under 14 years of age were included in this study group. Results: A mean age of 10.83 +- 3.28 years was found among the 109 patients. The PSF group insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(12.87+-2.76 years); was 3.17 insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(95% CI 2.02 - 4.33); years older than the TEN group insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(9.7+-3 years); insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p<0.001; student’s t-test);. The median implant cost in the TEN group insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(85 [IQR 64 - 120] dollars); was significantly lower than in the PSF group insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(258 [IQR 205 - 336] dollars); insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p<0.001; Mann-Whitney-U);. The day callus tissue was observed on the X-ray differed significantly between the groups insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p<0.001; chi-square test);. Conclusion: In younger children, surgeons preferred TEN due to the likelihood of remodeling associated with growth, the possibility of forming a callus sooner, and the lower cost compared to PSF
Keywords : Pediatrik Ön Kol Kırığı, Titanyum Elastik Çivi, Plak Vida Tespiti, Maliyet

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