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Supracondylar Elbow Fractures: Pediatric
Kathryn Cramer MD
OTA Basic Fracture Course Expert

A new /different method of pinning of the displaced extension type supracondylar fractures of the humerus in children is presented. Here two pairs of K wires are used. The fracture is reduced under C- arm image intensifier control and then two K wires are passed through lateral epicondyle and holding the reduction two...

This module shows step-by-step descriptions of
 

• Diagnosis
• Patient preparation
• Approaches
• Reduction & fixation
• Aftercare

for all distal humeral fractures of the AO classification system.
In addition, there are videos, animations, journal articles and book chapters.
 
Authored by David Ring, Daniel Rikli, Mariusz Bonczar; Executive editor: Chris Colton

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Method of traction for supracondylar fractures of the elbow in children

Supracondylar fractures are the most common pediatric elbow fracture and carry significant potential for neurovascular compromise [1-4]. These fractures of the distal humerus are frequently problematic in terms of diagnosis, treatment, and complications [1]. Proper care requires appropriate assessment and prompt orthopedic care for those patients whose fractures pose the...

Management of Displaced Supracondylar Fractures of the Humerus Using Lateral vs Crossed K-wires
This study is currently recruiting participants.
Verified by University of British Columbia, September 2010
First Received: July 28, 2006 Last Updated: September 21, 2010
Sponsor: University of British Columbia
Information provided by: University of British Columbia
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00358787
Purpose: Completely displaced...

Int Orthop. 2007 Apr;31(2):155-8 Sadiq MZ, Syed T, Travlos J.
Supracondylar fracture of the humerus is a common upper limb fracture in children for which treatment is controversial and often technically difficult, and complications are common. Cubitus varus is the most prevalent complication encountered in such fractures, with a mean incidence...

Wheeless'in children, supracondylar frxs typically remains extra-articular & involves thin bone between coronoid fossa & olecranon fossa of distal humerus; - frx line angles from anterior distal point to posterior prox site; ...

Supracondylar fractures of the humerus are a common pediatric elbow injury that are historically associated with morbidity due to malunion, neurovascular complications, and compartment syndrome. True anteroposterior and lateral radiographs are essential not only for an accurate diagnosis, but also for creating a treatment plan for these injuries. A staging...

Ulnar nerve injury following medial wire placement in percutaneous fixation of supraconylar humeral fractures is well recognised. We investigated techniques that may be used to minimise the occurrence and severity of nerve lesions when using percutaneous methods. 4 sheep post euthanasia had K-wires passed through percutaneous nerves before fixation to...

A retrospective study of 85 children with displaced Gartland Type II and Type III supracondylar fractures of humerus admitted between February 1998 to September 2003 was carried out in Rustaq Hospital, Oman to review and analyze the neurovascular complications. The 83 patients were treated by closed reduction and crossed percutaneous...

Nine children sustained a second fracture of the distal humerus after union of an ipsilateral supracondylar fracture which had healed with cubitus varus. There were eight boys and one girl with a mean age of five years (1 to 8) at the time of the second fracture which occurred at...

Supracondylar fractures are the most common elbow fractures in children. The standard treatment for many years has been to treat Type 3 fractures as an emergency with closed reduction and percutaneous pinning the same day as presentation. The rationale behind treating Type 3 fractures the same day, was to avoid an...

Supracondylar Humeral Fractures Classification
James F. Kellam, MD
OTA Basic Fracture Course Expert

Supracondylar Humeral Fractures ORIF Expert