Percutaneous reduction of displaced radial neck fractures in children.

Various techniques have been used for reduction of displaced radial neck fractures in children. Eighteen children with displaced radial neck fractures were treated by percutaneous reduction with a Steinmann pin after failing closed reduction. Reduction was successfully accomplished for 15 patients. The three patients failing percutaneous pin reduction had comminuted radial head and neck fractures (two patients) or a completely rotated and displaced radial head (one patient). Percutaneous pin reduction of angulated and displaced radial neck fractures is a simple, safe alternative to open reduction.