title: Conservative treatment of displaced supracondylar humerus fractures of the extension type in children.
abstract: Numerous methods for the treatment of displaced supracondylar humerus fractures of the extension type are described in the literature. From 1974 until 1988, we treated conservatively 33 children with such fractures with Dunlop traction. Twenty-nine patients (88%) were re-examined. Four patients (12%) were interviewed by telephone. Good or excellent results were obtained in 31 patients. The Dunlop method is a simple, well-tolerated and safe method that permits surveillance for possible complications. In comparison with other methods, it yields good and reproducible results.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospital, Pellenberg, Belgium.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Urlus
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Kestelijn
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Vanlommel
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Demuynck
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Vanden Berghe
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D014143:Traction / Q000379:methods*; D000092464:Elbow Injuries