Abstract

TOURN, Diego  and  MASQUIJO, J. Javier. Utilidad de la artrografía intraoperatoria para el tratamiento de fracturas en niños. Rev. Asoc. Argent. Ortop. Traumatol. [online]. 2017, vol.82, n.2, pp.116-123. ISSN 1852-7434.

Introduction: The objective of this study is to assess the indications and complications of a consecutive series of children with fractures where intraoperative arthrogram was performed. Methods: We retrospectively evaluated children with elbow or ankle fractures who underwent intraoperative arthrogram between January 2009 and July 2014. We assessed demographic data, postoperative clinical outcomes (Mayo Clinic and AOFAS scores), radiographic outcome and complications arising from the use of intra-articular contrast material. Results: Twenty-five patients (16 boys, 9 girls) with an average age of 7.6 years (range 4-15) were evaluated. The average follow-up was 30.1 months. There were 15 patients with elbow fractures and 10 with ankle fractures. According to Mayo Clinic score, results were excellent in 14 patients and good in one patient (average 99; range 85-100). Ten patients with ankle fractures presented excellent results according to AOFAS score (average 98.5; range 95-100). There were no in fections or adverse reactions related to the use of contrast. Three patients presented complications unrelated to the use of contrast. Conclusion: Arthrogram is a simple, low-cost procedure, adds short surgical time and allows better assessment of intraarticular structures for intraoperative decision-making. It is a useful tool that should be taken into account in the treatment of some pediatric fractures.

Keywords : Arthrography; Trauma; Elbow; Ankle; Children.

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