Abstract | BACKGROUND: METHODS: In Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, from November 2013 to April 2015, five adult male patients with forearm injuries (average age 43 years; range 35-64 years) were treated for proximal radial shaft fractures. CRIF with TENs for radial shaft fractures was performed in these five patients. Radiographs; range of motions; visual analog scale (VAS); quick disabilities of the arm, shoulder, and hand (Quick DASH) questionnaire; and time to union were evaluated in our study. RESULTS: Mean follow-up period was 30 months (range 28-36 months). Average time of radius union was 7.3 months (range 6-10 months). Functional outcomes 1 year after operation revealed an average Quick DASH score of 7.92 (range 4.5-25), an average VAS of 1.5 (range 1-3), and average forearm supination and pronation of 69.2° (range 45°-75°) and 82.5° (range 80°-85°). No major complication was noted. CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | Ying-Cheng Huang, Jenn-Huei Renn, Yih-Wen Tarng |
Journal | Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research
(J Orthop Surg Res)
Vol. 13
Issue 1
Pg. 10
(Jan 15 2018)
ISSN: 1749-799X [Electronic] England |
PMID | 29334971
(Publication Type: Evaluation Study, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adult
- Bone Nails
- Cohort Studies
- Disability Evaluation
- Elasticity
- Follow-Up Studies
- Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary
(instrumentation, methods)
- Fracture Healing
(physiology)
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Postoperative Care
(methods)
- Pronation
(physiology)
- Radiography
- Radius Fractures
(diagnostic imaging, surgery)
- Supination
(physiology)
- Titanium
- Treatment Outcome
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