Supracondylar fractures of the humerus in children

Supracondylar fractures of the humerus are common in children. Closed reduction and percutaneous pinning is primary method management, though 2–12% these require open reduction. There no conclusive evidence to dictate best surgical approach fracture. This paper aims review supracondylar discusses early late associated complications. The treatment options then examined, with a focus on preferred If an Orthopaedic surgeon going learn only one for challenging fractures, we recommend becoming familiar anterior approach. would need use most those where exploration brachial artery indicated. It gives access neurovascular structures, fracture site also soft tissues that likely block cosmetic functional outcomes reported be good. Upper extremity account up 90% pediatric fractures. Among Humerus commonest requiring intervention have high prevalence short term complications such as nerve injuries long cubitus varus. epidemiology, classifications, clinical evaluation this hereby comprehensively reviewed along controversies management available guidelines.