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The epidemiology of orthopedic and traumatic disorders is as important as that of communicable diseases and as that of surgical audit. Some sort of surveillance system is essential for this purpose. A retrospective study. Jan 2001 to June 2006. Orthopedic unit at THQ Hospital Tangi. The population of adults and children less than 16 years in the population studied is 57% versus 43%, while the fracture rates were 40% and 60% respectively. ln children under 16 years fractures of the radius and ulna were the most common followed by fractures of the distal end of the humerus i.e. 45.93% and 33.40% respectively in the upper limb injuries. Comprehensive data regarding orthopedic disorders are few[5]. Studies of specific injuries and specific age related disorders are even more limited. Fractures rates vary across a country and similarly it is variable in different seasons[13].
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To determine the surgical outcome of the open reduction and internal stabilization of supracondylar fracture [SC] of humerus in children. Descriptive case-series. District Headquarter Hospital Hangu, from May 2007 to May 2008. Thirty supracondylar fractures of the humerus [Gartland type III] were treated through Campbell posterior approach. Eighteen patients were males and twelve were females. Mean age of the patients was 6.5 year, ranging from 2-13 year. Patients having vascular compromises were excluded. All the fractures were reduced through open approach and stabilized with two cross Kirschner wires. All patients were assessed post-operatively for deformity, range of motion and pain through Flynn's criteria. Sixteen [53.4%] cases yielded excellent results, 6 [20%] had good results, 5 [16.6%] fair results, while 3 patients [10%] had poor results. Open reduction and internal stabilization of supracondylar fractures give better functional results