Fixation of two part fracture of radial head by pre-bend K-wire: An alternative means of fixation

Received: February 23, 2008
Accepted: October 10, 2008
Ref: Kumar P, Singh MP. Fixation of two part fracture of radial head by pre-bend K-wire: An alternative means of fixation. Internet Journal of Medical Update 2009 Jan;4(1):29-32.

FIXATION OF TWO PART FRACTURE OF RADIAL HEAD BY PRE-BEND K-WIRE: AN ALTERNATIVE MEANS OF FIXATION

Dr. Pankaj Kumar^† MBBS, MS and Professor M P Singh^‡ MBBS, MS

^†Assistant Professor, ^‡Head, Department of Orthopedics, B P Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal Affelliation

(Corresponding Author: Dr. Pankaj Kumar, Campus Chowk-4, Janakpurdham, Email: drpankaj06@gmail.com)

ABSTRACT

The study was aimed to see the functional status of elbow after fixation with pre bend K- wire in Mason type II Radial head fractures. We have studied eight patients (3 females and 5 males) with Mason type II isolated radial head fractures aged between 15 and 65 years (average 39 years) who underwent open reduction and internal fixation with the pre bend K-wires. This method is cost effective and takes lesser time. Even surgeons with minimal experience can perform this procedure.

KEY WORDS: Radial head; Fracture; Pre- Bend K-wire

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