Friberg Equation to Predict Pediatric Distal Forearm Fracture Remodeling.
J Pediatr Orthop
; 39(6): e441-e446, 2019 Jul.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-30688842
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
This study is the first to test Friberg's equation's (Vt=V0[e]) accuracy in predicting the residual angular deformity in pediatric distal forearm fractures.METHODS:
Angular deformities from distal forearm fractures in 50 children (mean age, 9 y) were retrospectively measured on follow-up radiographs once healed and compared to extrapolated angles at respective follow-up intervals from 2013 to 2015.RESULTS:
The predicted and actual angulations from 120 radiographs (mean follow-up, 3mo) showed that the mean predicted angle was similar to the measured angle in the radioulnar plane and only 2 degrees greater than the measured angle in the dorsovolar plane. A strong correlation was observed between predicted and measured angles in both planes.CONCLUSIONS:
Friberg's equation is a valid tool for predicting remodeling potential in pediatric distal 25% forearm fractures. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Prognostic Study-Level II.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Radius Fractures
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Ulna Fractures
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Wrist Joint
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Bone Remodeling
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Evaluation_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
America do norte
Language:
En
Journal:
J Pediatr Orthop
Year:
2019
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Albania