Outcomes of Extra-Octave Fractures in children

Colton Ryan* and William Hennrikus

Background: There are limited studies differentiating between the two main treatment options for Extra-Octave fractures. The purpose of the present study is to report the outcomes when treating the Extra-Octave fracture in children.

Methods: 12 small fi nger proximal phalanx fractures Salter-Harris type II were treated. Patient records were obtained via IRB protocol and were examined retrospectively. Reduction was done via a pencil technique or a 90/90-fl exion technique.

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Published on: Aug 23, 2019 Pages: 11-13

Full Text PDF Full Text HTML DOI: 10.17352/amm.000017
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