Duffy, S; Flannery, O; Gelfer, Y; Monsell, F
(2021)
Overview of the contemporary management of supracondylar humeral fractures in children.
Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol, 31 (5).
pp. 871-881.
ISSN 1633-8065
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00590-021-02932-2
SGUL Authors: Gelfer, Yael
Abstract
PURPOSE: Supracondylar fractures are common injuries accounting for approximately 15% of all fractures in children with a large body of literature on this subject. METHODS: This article critically appraises the available evidence to provide an overview of the treatment options including the role and timing of surgery, the geometry of wire fixation and the management of nerve and arterial injury. CONCLUSION: Management decisions are based on a number of considerations particularly fracture stability. Closed reduction and percutaneous K-wire stabilisation are commonly recommended for an unstable displaced fracture. These techniques are however associated with the potential for iatrogenic neurological injury. Vascular injury is also rare but must be recognised and treated promptly to avoid significant permanent morbidity.
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Keywords: |
Cubitus Varus, Neurovascular, Review, Supracondylar, Treatment, Supracondylar, Review, Treatment, Neurovascular, Cubitus Varus, Orthopedics |
SGUL Research Institute / Research Centre: |
Academic Structure > Institute of Medical & Biomedical Education (IMBE) |
Journal or Publication Title: |
Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol |
ISSN: |
1633-8065 |
Language: |
eng |
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July 2021 | Published | 20 March 2021 | Published Online | 8 March 2021 | Accepted |
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Publisher License: |
Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0 |
PubMed ID: |
33744996 |
Web of Science ID: |
WOS:000668266900007 |
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https://openaccess.sgul.ac.uk/id/eprint/113476 |
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https://doi.org/10.1007/s00590-021-02932-2 |
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