Outcomes of Extra-Octave Fractures in children

<p><strong>Background</strong>: 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.</p><p><strong&...

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Main Authors: Colton Ryan (Author), William Hennrikus (Author)
Format: Book
Published: Annals of Musculoskeletal Medicine - Peertechz Publications, 2019-08-23.
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Summary:<p><strong>Background</strong>: 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.</p><p><strong>Methods</strong>: 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.</p>
DOI:10.17352/amm.000017