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Incidence and risk factors for redisplacement after closed reduction and instant rigid cast immobilization for paediatric distal radius fractures: a case control study.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:The aim of this study is to record the incidence of redisplacement after closed reduction and instant rigid cast immobilization and to identify possible risk factors that may be associated with the redisplacement. METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed paediatric patients who underwent closed reduction and instant rigid cast immobilization for simple distal radius fractures from 2014 to 2018. Patients were followed up at 1?week, 2?weeks, 3?weeks, and 6?weeks after casting. Redisplacement was diagnosed on the basis of image findings. Risk factors for redisplacement were evaluated in three aspects, which included patient-related, fracture-related, and cast-related factors. RESULTS:A total of 123 children were included in this study. During follow-up, 31 patients (25.2%) showed redisplacement after closed reduction and cast immobilization. Twenty-two redisplacements happened within 1 week after treatment, 8 redisplacements happened between 1 and 2 weeks, and only one redisplacement happened after 2 weeks. In the multivariate analysis, associated ulna fracture (OR, 4.278; 95% CI, 1.773-10.320), initial translation ? 50% (OR, 9.148; 95% CI, 3.587-23.332), and 3-point index ? 0.40 (OR, 1.280; 95% CI, 1.159-1.401) were three independent factors that correlated with the incidence of redisplacement during follow-up. CONCLUSIONS:About a quarter of paediatric patients would develop redisplacement after reduction and immobilization with instant rigid cast. Patients with associated ulna fracture, severe initial translation, and high 3-point index have a higher risk to develop redisplacement.

SUBMITTER: Kong L

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7147058 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Incidence and risk factors for redisplacement after closed reduction and instant rigid cast immobilization for paediatric distal radius fractures: a case control study.

Kong Lingde L Lu Jian J Zhou Yanqing Y Tian Dehu D Zhang Bing B

Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research 20200409 1

<h4>Background</h4>The aim of this study is to record the incidence of redisplacement after closed reduction and instant rigid cast immobilization and to identify possible risk factors that may be associated with the redisplacement.<h4>Methods</h4>We retrospectively reviewed paediatric patients who underwent closed reduction and instant rigid cast immobilization for simple distal radius fractures from 2014 to 2018. Patients were followed up at 1 week, 2 weeks, 3 weeks, and 6 weeks after casting. ...[more]

PMID: 32272949

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Project description:IntroductionThe aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate whether volar locking plate (VLP) fixation leads to better clinical and radiological outcomes than those of closed reduction and cast immobilization for the treatment of distal radius fractures (DRFs).Materials and methodsA comprehensive literature search was performed in PubMed, Web of Science, and Cochrane databases up to January 2022. Inclusion criteria included randomized controlled trial (RCT) studies comparing VLP fixation with cast immobilization for DRFs. Investigated parameters were Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation questionnaire, Disabilities of the Harm, Shoulder, and Hand score (DASH), range of motion (ROM), grip strength, quality of life (QoL), radiological outcome, and complication and reoperation rate, both at short- and mid-/long-term follow-up. Assessment of risk of bias and quality of evidence was performed with Downs and Black's 'Checklist for Measuring Quality'.ResultsA total of 12 RCTs (1368 patients) were included. No difference was found for ROM, grip strength, QoL, and reoperation, while the DASH at 3 months was statistically better in the VLP group (P < 0.05). No clinical differences were confirmed at longer follow-up. From a radiological perspective, only radial inclination (4°) and ulnar variance (mean difference 1.1 mm) at >3 months reached statistical significance in favor of the VLP group (both P < 0.05). Fewer complications were found in the VLP group (P < 0.05), but they did not result in different reintervention rates.ConclusionsThis meta-analysis showed that the surgical approach leads to a better clinical outcome in the first months, better fracture alignment, and lower complication rate. However, no differences in the clinical outcomes have been confirmed after 3 months. Overall, these findings suggest operative treatment for people with higher functional demand requiring a faster recovery, while they support the benefit of a more conservative approach in less demanding patients.

Project description:PURPOSE:Displaced distal radius fractures in children are common and often treated by reduction and cast immobilization. Redisplacement occurs frequently and may be prevented by additional treatment with K-wire fixation after initial reduction. This meta-analysis aims to summarize available literature on this topic and determine if primary K-wire fixation is the preferred treatment for displaced distal radius fractures in children. METHODS:A search in eight databases identified studies that compared cast immobilization alone to additional K-wire fixation as treatment for displaced paediatric distal radius fractures. The primary outcome was the redisplacement rate. Secondary outcomes were secondary reduction rate, range of motion and complications. This meta-analysis was performed according to the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analysis (PRISMA) statement. RESULTS:Three RCTs and 3 cohort studies, analysing 197 patients treated with cast immobilization alone and 185 with additional K-wire fixation, were included in this meta-analysis. Redisplacement occurred less frequently after additional K-wire fixation than after cast alone (3.8 versus 45.7%; OR 0.07, 95% CI 0.03-0.15). Secondary reduction was performed in 59.8% of the redisplaced fractures. Complications, other than redisplacement, occurred more often after additional K-wire fixation than after cast alone (15.7 versus 3.6%). Range of motion did not differ after both treatments. CONCLUSIONS:Additional K-wire fixation is a suitable treatment to prevent redisplacement and secondary operations after initial reduction of displaced distal radius fractures in children, but is associated with post-procedural complications. Additional K-wire fixation does not result in a better range of motion than cast immobilization alone. More research is needed to identify those patients who will benefit the most from K-wire fixation as a treatment for displaced distal radius fractures in children.

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Incidence and risk factors for redisplacement after closed reduction and instant rigid cast immobilization for paediatric distal radius fractures: a case control study.

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Incidence and risk factors for redisplacement after closed reduction and instant rigid cast immobilization for paediatric distal radius fractures: a case control study.

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