Xin-Wang Zhi, Kang-Ting Luo, Ye-Ya Tan, Hui-Mei Wu, Yang Zhou, Zi-Feng Xu, Jian-Qun Wang, Yi-Qiang Li, Hong-Wen Xu, Federico Canavese, Chun Zeng
PURPOSE: To compare the outcomes of type II pediatric phalangeal neck fractures (PPNFs) treated with closed reduction and cast immobilization (CRCI) versus closed reduction percutaneous pinning (CRPP), and evaluated the clinical efficacy of conservative versus surgical treatment of type II PPNFs via meta-analysis. METHODS: Patients aged ≤ 14 years with type II PPNFs were divided into conservative (CRCI) and operative (CRPP) groups. Radiographs measured angulation and translation; hand function was assessed with total active range of motion (TAM) and Quick-DASH...
March 5, 2024: International Orthopaedics