To compare the functional outcome between operative and conservative management of displaced radius ulna diaphyseal fracture in children

Abstract

The aim of this Prospective study is to compare the functional outcome between operative and conservative management of displaced radius ulna diaphyseal fracture in children. Study being done at: Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology MGM MC & M.Y.H Indore In our study to compare the functional outcome between conservative and surgical management of displaced radius ulna diaphyseal fracture in children. Total No. of patient 30 out of which 15 patients treated with conservative closed reduction above elbow cast. 15 patients treated with closed reduction and TENS nail. In conservative manage patient grace and iversman score is Excellent in 7 patients Good in 4 patients Acceptable in 3 patients Unacceptable in 1 patient. Complication: mal union in 1 patient elbow joint stiffness in 3 patients 15 patients treated with closed reduction and TENS nail Grace and iversman score is Excellent in 10 patients Good in 3 patients Acceptable in 2 patients. Complication: infection at nail entry point in 1 patient elbow joint stiffness in 2 patients. In our study Said that Operative management is better than conservative management.