Fixation for metaphyseal-diaphyseal junction noncomminuted fracture of the distal humerus in children: K-wire or ESIN, how to decide?

BackgroundThe metaphyseal-diaphyseal junction (MDJ) fracture of the distal humerus has posed significant difficulty clinically, as the increased height of the distal fragmant makes it hard for Kirschner wires to reach the proximal fragment. Our previous study provided suggestions for the choice of f...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Pediatrics
Main Authors:	Minglei Li, Tianjing Liu, Qiwei Li, Lianyong Li, Lijun Zhang, Liwei Shi, Enbo Wang
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-08-01
Subjects:	metaphyseal-diaphyseal junction fracture closed reduction and percutaneous pinning elastic stable intramedullary nail external fixator humerus pediatric
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fped.2025.1640764/full