Operative Versus Nonoperative Management of Acute Pediatric Monteggia Injuries With Complete Ulna Fractures.


Journal

Journal of pediatric orthopedics
ISSN: 1539-2570
Titre abrégé: J Pediatr Orthop
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 8109053

Informations de publication

Date de publication:
01 Aug 2021
Historique:
medline: 3 6 2021
pubmed: 3 6 2021
entrez: 2 6 2021
Statut: ppublish

Résumé

The treatment of acute pediatric Monteggia injuries involving a complete fracture of the ulna remains controversial. The purpose of this study is to compare the outcomes of immediate operative fixation to a trial of closed reduction and casting of acute pediatric Monteggia fractures involving complete ulna fractures. We performed a retrospective analysis of 73 patients with Monteggia injuries with complete ulna fractures presenting to 2 pediatric trauma centers from 2008 to 2018. Patients were divided in 2 groups based on the treatment received: patients in group 1 (n=37, 51%) received surgical treatment; patients in group 2 (n=36, 49%) received a trial of closed reduction and casting. The mean follow-up of 15.2 weeks (range, 4.1 to 159 wk). The incidence of radiocapitellar joint redislocation, need for further intervention, complications, and recovery of range of motion was compared between the groups. There were no significant differences between groups 1 and 2 with regards to age (6 vs. 5.8 y, P=0.69), sex (54% vs. 47% female, P=0.64), or the mean maximal ulnar angulation (23 vs. 19 degrees, P=0.94). There was a higher proportion of proximal ulna fractures in group 1 versus 2 (62% vs. 33%, respectively, P=0.02). Bado type III and IV fractures were associated with operative management [odds ratio=22 (95% confidence interval: 1.68-288.7) and 14.9 (95% confidence interval: 2.09-106), respectively]. In group 2, 5 patients (13.9%) sustained a loss of radiocapitellar joint reduction following closed reduction and casting and ultimately received operative treatment. At final follow-up, there were no cases of recurrent radiocapitellar dislocation in either group, all patients achieved fracture union and regained full elbow range of motion. Even in the presence of a complete ulna fracture, a trial of nonoperative management of acute pediatric Monteggia fractures with closed reduction and casting can result in comparable outcomes to those obtained with immediate surgical management. The nonoperative management of Monteggia fractures requires close clinical follow-up to ensure no loss of reduction. Level IV-therapeutic studies, case series.

Sections du résumé

BACKGROUND BACKGROUND
The treatment of acute pediatric Monteggia injuries involving a complete fracture of the ulna remains controversial. The purpose of this study is to compare the outcomes of immediate operative fixation to a trial of closed reduction and casting of acute pediatric Monteggia fractures involving complete ulna fractures.
METHODS METHODS
We performed a retrospective analysis of 73 patients with Monteggia injuries with complete ulna fractures presenting to 2 pediatric trauma centers from 2008 to 2018. Patients were divided in 2 groups based on the treatment received: patients in group 1 (n=37, 51%) received surgical treatment; patients in group 2 (n=36, 49%) received a trial of closed reduction and casting. The mean follow-up of 15.2 weeks (range, 4.1 to 159 wk). The incidence of radiocapitellar joint redislocation, need for further intervention, complications, and recovery of range of motion was compared between the groups.
RESULTS RESULTS
There were no significant differences between groups 1 and 2 with regards to age (6 vs. 5.8 y, P=0.69), sex (54% vs. 47% female, P=0.64), or the mean maximal ulnar angulation (23 vs. 19 degrees, P=0.94). There was a higher proportion of proximal ulna fractures in group 1 versus 2 (62% vs. 33%, respectively, P=0.02). Bado type III and IV fractures were associated with operative management [odds ratio=22 (95% confidence interval: 1.68-288.7) and 14.9 (95% confidence interval: 2.09-106), respectively]. In group 2, 5 patients (13.9%) sustained a loss of radiocapitellar joint reduction following closed reduction and casting and ultimately received operative treatment. At final follow-up, there were no cases of recurrent radiocapitellar dislocation in either group, all patients achieved fracture union and regained full elbow range of motion.
CONCLUSIONS CONCLUSIONS
Even in the presence of a complete ulna fracture, a trial of nonoperative management of acute pediatric Monteggia fractures with closed reduction and casting can result in comparable outcomes to those obtained with immediate surgical management. The nonoperative management of Monteggia fractures requires close clinical follow-up to ensure no loss of reduction.
LEVEL OF EVIDENCE METHODS
Level IV-therapeutic studies, case series.

Identifiants

pubmed: 34074958
doi: 10.1097/BPO.0000000000001868
pii: 01241398-900000000-98094
doi:

Types de publication

Journal Article

Langues

eng

Sous-ensembles de citation

IM

Pagination

412-416

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Copyright © 2021 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.

Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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Auteurs

Christopher M Hart (CM)

UCLA Orthopaedic Hospital Department of Orthopaedics, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles.

Jared Alswang (J)

Orthopaedic Institute for Children, Los Angeles, CA.

Joshua Bram (J)

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Perelman School of Medicine at University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA.

Samuel T Kim (ST)

UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles.

Alexandre Arkader (A)

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Perelman School of Medicine at University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA.

Mauricio Silva (M)

UCLA Orthopaedic Hospital Department of Orthopaedics, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles.
Orthopaedic Institute for Children, Los Angeles, CA.

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