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Buried vs. Exposed K-wires in Pediatric Forearm Fractures Under 11
July 2025
Buried vs. Exposed K-wires in Pediatric Forearm Fractures Under 11
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
To Bury or Not to Bury the K-wires After Fixation of Both Bone Forearm Fractures in Patients Younger Than 11 Years Old: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
J Pediatr Orthop . 2023 Nov-Dec;43(10):e783-e789.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Sixty pediatric patients (aged 5–10 years) with unstable radius and ulna fractures were randomized to receive either exposed intramedullary K-wires (n=30) or buried K-wires (n=30). The primary outcome was the re-fracture rate. Secondary outcomes included complication rates (such as infection), time to fracture union, and functional outcomes at 1 year using Price criteria. Follow-up was conducted a...
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