Open Reduction Techniques for Supracondylar Humerus Fractures in Children.
Supracondylar humerus fractures are the most common elbow fractures in children. Displaced supracondylar humerus fractures that are associated with neurologic and/or vascular injuries are treated with timely reduction through closed techniques. When closed techniques fail, reduction by open methods is indicated. Controversy exists as to which surgical approach yields the best outcomes in terms of cosmetic and functional results, while minimizing postoperative complications. Open reduction, when indicated, has been shown to yield good outcomes when closed reduction methods fail.
Jessica Jane
JJ
Wingfield
Christine Ann
CA
Ho
Joshua M
JM
Abzug
Todd F
TF
Ritzman
Brian K
BK
Brighton
D002648:Child; D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000209:etiology; D004550:Elbow; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D018579:Patient Selection; D059348:Peripheral Nerve Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D011859:Radiography; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D057772:Vascular System Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery
elbow; open reduction; pediatric; supracondylar humerus; surgical technique