Introduction: Displaced supracondylar fractures of humerus are one of the most common fractures in pediatric age group with preferred treatment being close reduction with percutaneous K-wire fi xation. This study compares whether lateral pin construct alone can provide same stability like cross (medial and lateral) pin fi xation, and prevent iatrogenic ulnar nerve injury. Materials and Methods:...

This case series was conducted at the Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar, from January 2007 to June 2008 to assess the outcome of two percutaneous lateral-entry pins in the operative management of supracondylar humeral fractures. The study included management of Type II and III displaced supracondylar humeral fractures according to Wilkins’s modification...

BACKGROUND Supracondylar fractures are common in children and are associated with significant morbidity. The purpose of our study was to assess and compare the clinical and radiological outcome of management of supracondylar fractures by both wire configurations, along with identifying factors that predispose to complications. MATERIALS & METHODS We retrospectively reviewed all paediatric cas...

UNLABELLED Supracondylar humerus fractures are common pediatric injuries. Little is known about the risk factors for repeat operative procedures. A retrospective chart review of 709 patients treated for a displaced supracondylar humerus fracture was performed to identify risk factors for return to the operating room during the initial post-operative period. Deviations of routine fracture care w...

The purpose of this retrospective study was to examine pediatric supracondylar humerus fractures at a Level I trauma center. Data were analyzed to identify risk factors associated with closed reduction failure. Closed pediatric supracondylar humerus fractures that were treated at the authors' trauma center between October 1997 and January 2009 were reviewed. The main outcome variable was necess...

An 1 1 year old boy fell off a swing onto an outstretched left hand. He attended the accident and emergency department with a painful, swollen left elbow. Radiography of the injured elbow confirmed the undisplaced supracondylar fracture (fig 1). He was treated with a broad arm sling. A week later the child was seen in the fracture clinic and overall evaluation revealed tenderness over the left ...

PURPOSE To review the outcome of retrograde locked nailing for aseptic supracondylar femoral nonunions following failed locked plating. METHODS Records of 20 men and 4 women aged 20 to 57 (mean, 39) years who underwent retrograde locked intramedullary nailing for aseptic supracondylar femoral nonunion following failed locked plating were reviewed. There were 20 closed and 4 open Gustilo type ...

The literature on distal humeral supracondylar fractures does not systematically define relationships between patient characteristics and the severity or complications of these injuries. This study evaluated age, sex, height, and body mass index (BMI) in relation to fracture severity and posttreatment complications in a pediatric population. The medical records of 382 pediatric patients treated...

This study evaluated forearm compartment pressures in 29 children with supracondylar humerus fractures. Pressures were measured before and after reduction in the dorsal, superficial volar, and deep volar compartments at the proximal 1/6th and proximal 1/3rd forearm. Pressures in the deep volar compartment were significantly elevated compared with pressures in other compartments. There were also...

Abstract Background Supracondylar fractures. Most common childhood elbow fracture. Can be difficult to manage. Risk of significant complications Method Results • NV documentation, 2018:2019, Improved (36%à45%), Inadequate (45%) in comparison BOAST guideline. Night ops Appropriate as per guideline Surgical technique Conclusions Recommendations: