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Ultrasonographic diagnostic management in subperiosteal antebrachial fractures in children
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Abstract
Introduction: The report presents the results of ultrasonography (USG) performed in cases of subperiosteal fractures in children involving the distal epiphysis of the antebrachium.
Material and methods: Of the total number of 241 examined patients with antebrachial injuries, 71 demonstrated evident fractures with periosteal rupture, while 91 USG images did not show any signs of fractures. On the other hand, in 79 patients, subperiosteal fractures were observed (Table 1).
Results and discussion: In the latter children, three characteristic groups of USG images were noted, namely these involving the step-off, the bulge and the deflection deformities. All the fractures diagnosed by ultrasonography were confirmed by X-ray images.
Abstract
Introduction: The report presents the results of ultrasonography (USG) performed in cases of subperiosteal fractures in children involving the distal epiphysis of the antebrachium.
Material and methods: Of the total number of 241 examined patients with antebrachial injuries, 71 demonstrated evident fractures with periosteal rupture, while 91 USG images did not show any signs of fractures. On the other hand, in 79 patients, subperiosteal fractures were observed (Table 1).
Results and discussion: In the latter children, three characteristic groups of USG images were noted, namely these involving the step-off, the bulge and the deflection deformities. All the fractures diagnosed by ultrasonography were confirmed by X-ray images.
Keywords
ultrasonography; subperiosteal fractures; antebrachium; pediatrics
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Ultrasonographic diagnostic management in subperiosteal antebrachial fractures in children
Journal
Chirurgia Polska (Polish Surgery)
Issue
Pages
107-111
Published online
2012-04-27
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Bibliographic record
Chirurgia Polska 2011;13(2):107-111.
Keywords
ultrasonography
subperiosteal fractures
antebrachium
pediatrics
Authors
Maria Dzierżęga
Dariusz Chmiel
Wojciech Olipra
Jerzy Sułko
