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Comparison between percutaneous and open reduction for treating paediatric talar neck fractures

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Abstract

Background

The purpose of the study was to introduce percutaneous reduction and fixation of paediatric talar neck fractures. The study also included a comparison between the technique and the conventional open surgery.

Methods

From October 2003 to May 2013, 23 children (group A) with closed two-part talar neck fractures were treated with percutaneous reduction. For comparison, another group of 26 children (group B) were treated with the conventional open surgery. A p value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.

Results

In group A, bone healing was achieved in all cases at a mean of eight weeks. At the mean follow-up of 27 months, mean plantar flexion and dorsiflexion reached 96% of the opposite, normal, side. There were 20 excellent and three good results. In group B, bone healing occurred in 21 of 26 cases at a mean of 11 weeks. Nonunion was noted in five patients, among whom three were combined with avascular necrosis of the talar body. Mean follow-up was 29 months; mean plantar flexion and dorsiflexion reached 94% of the opposite normal side. There were 13 excellent, six good, two fair and five unsatisfactorily results. There were significant differences in the time to bone healing and in ankle-joint motion and function (p < 0.05).

Conclusions

Percutaneous reduction is a successful technique for paediatric talar neck fractures. Compared with conventional open surgery, the mini-invasive procedure may produce rapid bone healing and better functional results.

Level of evidence

Therapeutic study, Level Ia (perspective study).

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  • 05 October 2017

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    Xu Zhang, Xinzhong Shao, Yadong Yu, Yingzhe Zhang, Guisheng Zhang & Dehu Tian

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We have applied for registration at ClinicalTrials.gov Protocol Registration and Results System. The institutional review boards of the participating hospital reviewed the perspective study and approved the protocol. Informed consent was obtained from each patient.

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Zhang, X., Shao, X., Yu, Y. et al. Comparison between percutaneous and open reduction for treating paediatric talar neck fractures. International Orthopaedics (SICOT) 41, 2581–2589 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00264-017-3631-y

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