Open Reduction Techniques for Supracondylar Humerus Fractures in Children

Jessica Jane Wingfield; Christine Ann Ho; Joshua M. Abzug; Todd F. Ritzman; Brian K. Brighton

doi:10.5435/JAAOS-D-15-00295

Open Reduction Techniques for Supracondylar Humerus Fractures in Children

Jessica Jane Wingfield, Christine Ann Ho, Joshua M. Abzug, Todd F. Ritzman, Brian K. Brighton

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Abstract

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.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	e72-e80
Journal	Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Volume	23
Issue number	12
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.5435/JAAOS-D-15-00295
State	Published - Dec 1 2015

Keywords

elbow
open reduction
pediatric
supracondylar humerus
surgical technique

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Surgery
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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