Supracondylar fractures of the humerus in children

Philip D. Alburger; Paul L. Weidner; Randal R. Betz

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Supracondylar fractures of the humerus in children

Philip D. Alburger, Paul L. Weidner, Randal R. Betz

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Abstract

We undertook a retrospective study of 39 children with displaced supracondylar fractures treated by delayed closed reduction with fluoroscopic guidance. After 3-5 days of side-arm traction, swelling had usually diminished sufficiently to allow the elbow to be safely hyperflexed to stabilize the fracture after elective closed reduction. This method yielded 92% good or excellent results. There were no vascular problems or Volkmann’s contractures.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	16-19
Number of pages	4
Journal	Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics
Volume	12
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/01241398-199201000-00003
State	Published - 1992
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Children
Humerus
Supracondylar fracture

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