title: Salter-Harris type II proximal humerus injuries: our experience with a new external fixator.
abstract: Proximal humeral fractures in the pediatric population are commonly treated conservatively. When there is an indication for surgery, percutaneous pinning is considered to be the elective choice. We report our experience with a new external fixator that reduces the risk of pin migration and permits an early rehabilitation. The range of motion was completely restored in all patients and no pain or discomfort was detected at follow-up. According to the literature, a small varus malunion at the first x-ray control can be tolerated in the pediatric population because of the remodeling ability of the bone. We conclude that this system provides a good stability and healing of Salter-Harris type II proximal humerus injuries.
authors: E. Agnelli Hospital, ASL TO3, Pinerolo, Italy. nicolalollino@gmail.com
authors: Nicola
authors: N
authors: Lollino
authors: Marco
authors: M
authors: Assom
authors: Sergio
authors: S
authors: Fumero
authors: Maurizio
authors: M
authors: Collura
authors: Giovanni
authors: G
authors: Merolla
mesh_terms: D000058:Accidental Falls; D000293:Adolescent; D016267:External Fixators; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D017102:Fracture Healing / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D015601:Injury Severity Score; D008297:Male; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D011859:Radiography; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology; D020127:Recovery of Function; D012784:Shoulder Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome