O’Brien / Metaizeau — Paediatric Radial Neck Fractures
O’Brien Angulation: I (60°). Displacement/translation also matters; >3 mm or severe angulation predicts need for reduction/fixation. Metaizeau (elastic stable intramedullary nailing) classification is treatment-oriented with percutaneous leverage, intramedullary nail reduction, or open reduction for severely displaced injuries.
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10What is the primary determinant of treatment for paediatric radial neck fractures?
mcqIn the O'Brien classification, what angulation is classified as Grade III?
mcqWhich of the following angulations in children older than 10 years typically indicates the need for surgical i...
mcqWhat is the recommended initial treatment for a Grade II radial neck fracture according to the O'Brien classif...
mcqWhat surgical technique is introduced in the Metaizeau classification for managing displaced radial neck fract...
mcqWhat does the term 'translational displacement' refer to in the context of radial neck fractures?
mcqIn the Metaizeau classification, what treatment is indicated for Grade II fractures with 3–5 mm displacement?
mcqWhat is the expected prognosis for a child with a Grade I radial neck fracture treated non-operatively?
mcqWhat complication is associated with radial neck fractures in children?
mcqWhat is the usual mechanism of injury for radial neck fractures in children?