title: Supracondylar fractures of the humerus in adults.
abstract: Thirty consecutive supracondylar fractures of the humerus, treated by open reduction and internal fixation over a 4-year period from 1980 to 1984, are reviewed. We feel that anatomical reduction with rigid fixation allowing immediate postoperative movement gives the least morbidity and best results.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012086:Reoperation