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Volume 9 | Issue 3 | September-December 2023 | Page: 01 | Jayanth S. Sampath DOI- https://doi.org/10.13107/ijpo.2023.v09.i03.155 Authors: Jayanth S. Sampath FRCSEd (Tr & Orth) [1] [1] Department of Orthopaedics, Rainbow Children’s Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India. Address of Correspondence Dr. Jayanth S. Sampath, Rainbow Children’s Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India. E-mail: editor.posi.ijpo@gmail.com Editorial At the outset, […]

Cannulated Screw Versus Kirschner Wire Fixation Following Open Reduction of Lateral Condyle Fracture of Humerus

Volume 9 | Issue 1 | January-April 2023 | Page: 01-06 | Shane Moe, Hein Latt Win, Kyaw Kyaw, Wai Lin Tun, Ye Htut Aung DOI- https://doi.org/10.13107/ijpo.2023.v09.i01.148 Authors: Shane Moe [1] M.D, Ph.D., Hein Latt Win [2] M.D, Ph.D. FRCS, Kyaw Kyaw [1] M.D, Ph.D., Wai Lin Tun [1] M.D, Ph.D., Ye Htut Aung [2] […]

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Cannulated Screw Versus Kirschner Wire Fixation Following Open Reduction of Lateral Condyle Fracture of Humerus

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Volume 9 | Issue 3 | September-December 2023 | Page: 01 | Jayanth S. Sampath

DOI- https://doi.org/10.13107/ijpo.2023.v09.i03.155

Authors: Jayanth S. Sampath FRCSEd (Tr & Orth) [1]

[1] Department of Orthopaedics, Rainbow Children’s Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

Address of Correspondence

Dr. Jayanth S. Sampath,
Rainbow Children’s Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
E-mail: editor.posi.ijpo@gmail.com

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At the outset, I must apologize on behalf of the Editorial Committee of IJPO for the recent loss of continuity in the release of journal issues. The National Medical Commission stopped recognising Index Copernicus towards publication credit for academic clinicians in medical colleges. Consequently, there was a steep reduction in the number of articles submitted to the journal from institutions based in India, one of our main sources of submissions. There was some delay from our reviewers in speedy completion of the review process.
To address these issues, the IJPO Editorial Team with the help of the Executive Council of Paediatric Society of India (POSI) have put in place several measures to improve the number of submissions and for the timely review of submissions. We will increase our presence on social media to expand our reach to young orthopaedic surgeons all over the world. We would like to invite our readers, particularly members of POSI and paediatric orthopaedic academic societies around the world, to join our panel of reviewers. This will provide members a direct insight into the review process and contribute to the dissemination of knowledge within the profession. This is a noble and worthwhile cause and we request your support.
We are also looking towards expanding our editorial board. The current team has been in place for over 6 years. It is time to introduce new talent and ideas, in the long-term interests of the journal.
This issue offers readers a comprehensive overview of the current thinking on the management of musculoskeletal infection in childhood. A series of five articles introduces readers to the basic pathophysiology of infections in the bone, progressing to acute osteomyelitis, mimics and sequelae of infection, and concluding with a review on tuberculosis. I am sure that this symposium will benefit orthopaedic postgraduates and practising surgeons.
We invite your suggestions and comments for any improvements to the journal. Kindly write to us editor@ijpo.com
Before I finish, it is my pleasure to acknowledge the contributions of Mr Saurabh Pullawar from Indian Orthopaedic Research Group who manages the page proofs, communications and the IJPO website single-handedly. The cover page artwork is by Dr Easwar T Ramani, POSI Webmaster and part-time artist. An explanatory note is available below this message.
Sincerely
Dr Jayanth S Sampath
Editor, International Journal of Paediatric Orthopaedics

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How to Cite this Article: Sampat JS | Editorial | International Journal of Paediatric Orthopaedics | September-December 2023; 9(3): 01.| https://doi.org/10.13107/ijpo.2023.v09.i03.155

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Cannulated Screw Versus Kirschner Wire Fixation Following Open Reduction of Lateral Condyle Fracture of Humerus

Volume 9 | Issue 1 | January-April 2023 | Page: 01-06 | Shane Moe, Hein Latt Win, Kyaw Kyaw, Wai Lin Tun, Ye Htut Aung

DOI- https://doi.org/10.13107/ijpo.2023.v09.i01.148

Authors: Shane Moe [1] M.D, Ph.D., Hein Latt Win [2] M.D, Ph.D. FRCS, Kyaw Kyaw [1] M.D, Ph.D., Wai Lin Tun [1] M.D, Ph.D.,

Ye Htut Aung [2] M.D

[1] Department of Orthopaedics, DSOH, Yangon, Myanmar.
[2] Department of Orthopaedics, DSMA, Yangon, Myanmar.

Address of Correspondence

Dr. Shane Moe
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, DSOH, Yangon, Myanmar.
E-mail: drshanemoe@gmail.com

Abstract

Background: Lateral condyle fracture (LCF) of the immature humerus is a transphyseal intra-articular injury. Where there is more than two millimeters of displacement, open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) with anatomic reduction and secure fixation are essential to avoid complications. The aim of this study is to analyze the outcome of cannulated screw versus two divergent Kirschner wire (K-wire) fixation following open reduction of displaced lateral condyle fracture of humerus.
Methods: A prospective randomized controlled trial was performed including 64 children in 2 treatment groups: Group-A (screw fixation) and Group-B (Kirschner wires). Primary outcome measures were radiological outcome and functional outcome. Secondary outcomes were stability of fixation and post-operative complications.
Results: There was no significant difference in demographic characteristics of the children between two groups. Screw fixation was significantly superior in radiological outcome than K-wires. There was no significant difference in functional outcome or the stability of fixation between the two groups. Surgical site infection and lateral condylar overgrowth were significantly higher in the K-wire fixation group.
Conclusion: Cannulated screw fixation is superior in radiological outcome with fewer complications than K-wire fixation in displaced LCF of humerus in children. But there was no significant difference in functional outcome and stability of fixation.
Keywords: Cannulated screw, Kirschner wire, Lateral condyle fracture of Humerus, Children

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How to Cite this Article: Moe S, Win HL, Kyaw K, Tun WL, Aung YH | Cannulated Screw Versus Kirschner Wire Fixation Following Open Reduction of Lateral Condyle Fracture of Humerus | International Journal of Paediatric Orthopaedics| January-April 2023; 9(1): 01-06 | https://doi.org/10.13107/ijpo.2023.v09.i01.148

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