Posterior intrafocal pinning for reduction of oblique, extension supracondylar humeral fractures in children: a technical note.
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A closed reduction technique using a posteriorly inserted intrafocal Kirschner wire for unstable Gartland type-III supracondylar humeral fractures in children is described. This surgical technique has been used in 7 patients. None had neurovascular complications, and all achieved bone union and had good or excellent functional and cosmetic results.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of orthopaedic surgery
دوره 21 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013