Background: Supracondylar fractures are one of the commonest fractures encountered in high velocity trauma which are associated with high morbidity and mortality.Isolated fracture can itself lead to complications such as ARDS and pulmonary embolism.this necessitates early stabilization of fractures.Internal fixation is the choice of treatment in supracondylar fractures(AO type – A).Retrograde s...

BACKGROUND The supracondylar process of the humerus, which is also called the supra-epitrochlear, epicondylar, epicondylic process or a supratrochlear spur, is a hook-like, bony spine of variable size that may project distally from the anteromedial surface of the humerus. It represents the embryologic vestigial remnant of climbing animals and seen in many reptiles, most marsupials, cats, lemurs...

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:...

Background: Supracondylar humerus (SCH) fracture is a common injury to the pediatric age group and often requires closed reduction percutaneous pinning. Much controversy exists in literature regarding use of antibiotics pre-operative or postoperative period with some centers administrating single dose only, whereas other administering along few post-operative doses where no antibiotic administr...

We studied 450 children with a supracondylar fracture of the humerus in the period 1991 to 1995, and were able to collect full management details in 403 of them (253 boys and 150 girls). The median age at presentation was 6 years (6.6 years in boys, and 5 years in girls), with the nondominant humerus 1.5 times more commonly injured. Fifteen percent of children presented more than 1 day after th...

The supracondylar fracture of the distal humerus is the most common pediatric fracture in the elbow. This systematic review summarizes the existing data about the effect of medial and lateral (medial/lateral) entry pins versus only lateral entry pin fixation on the risk of iatrogenic nerve injury and deformity or loss of reduction. A literature search identified clinical trials and observationa...

I HE correct method of treatment of a supracondylar fracture of the humerus with no palpable radial pulse still presents a problem. There is obviously still some doubt as to whether the absent radial pulse should give rise to any alarm, provided the hand is a reasonable colour, and the circulation in it seems to be quite satisfactory. The author feels that it should, and it is the purpose of th...

BACKGROUND Supracondylar humerus fractures that present with a perfused, viable hand yet no pulse continue to be a source of controversy. The purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review of the literature and perform a Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA) opinion poll regarding management of pulseless supracondylar humeral fractures in children. METHODS A systema...