Use of intra-medullary stacked nailing in the reduction of proximal plastic deformity in a pediatric Monteggia fracture: a case report
2011
Using Stacked Nailing for Pediatric Monteggia Fractures
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Lim Jason, Huntley James S
Primary Institution: University of Glasgow
Hypothesis
Can intra-medullary stacked nailing effectively reduce proximal plastic deformity in pediatric Monteggia fractures?
Conclusion
Stacked nailing is a useful technique for managing complex Monteggia fractures in children.
Supporting Evidence
- The technique allows for closed reduction and stabilization of the fracture.
- Post-operative follow-up showed continued reduction of the fracture.
Takeaway
Doctors can use a special technique called stacked nailing to fix a broken arm in kids when it's too bent to fix normally.
Methodology
A percutaneous technique using intra-medullary diaphyseal wiring was performed to reduce the plastic bow of the ulna.
Limitations
The technique's effectiveness in other types of Monteggia fractures is not established.
Participant Demographics
A four-year-old Caucasian boy.
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