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Objective:To investigate the treatment strategy for pediatric humeral supracondylar fractures with callus formation and displacement neglected for over 1 week.Methods:A retrospective analysis was made of the clinical data of 36 children who had been treated at Department of Pediatric Orthopaedics, Medical Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Inner Mongolia Medical University from January 2011 to January 2021 for humeral supracondylar fractures with callus formation and displacement neglected for over 1 week. There were 22 boys and 14 girls, with an age of (6.7±2.7) years (from 2.3 to 12.8 years). All fractures were Gartland type Ⅲ. The patients were divided into 2 groups according to their treatment methods: a closed reduction and percutaneous pinning (CRPP) group of 15 patients subjected to the CRPP treatment only, and a leverage group of 21 patients subjected to CRPP assisted by the "lever technique" with posterior elbow Kirschner wire prying and pulling. The 2 groups were compared in terms of operation time, fluoroscopy frequency, quality of reduction, and recovery time for elbow range of motion; the elbow range of motion, visual analogue scale (VAS), Mayo elbow performance score (MEPS) and complications were assessed at the last follow-up.Results:The 2 groups were comparable because there was no significant difference between them in the general information before operation ( P>0.05). All patients were followed up for (26.2±16.3) months (from 6 to 96 months). All the fractures obtained acceptable reduction and clinical union 4 to 6 weeks after operation. The operation time [(28.2±6.8) min] and fluoroscopy frequency [(27.0±6.0) times] in the leverage group were significantly less than those in the CRPP group [(40.8±10.8) min and (43.3±11.4) times] ( P<0.05). The CRPP group was significantly better than the leverage group in the intraoperative Baumann angle (78.1°±1.6° versus 73.7°±4.1°), lateral capitellohumeral angle (58.3°±2.6° versus 49.6°±5.2°) and horizontal rotation rate (109.5%±3.0% versus 103.2%±4.9%) ( P<0.05). The intraoperative reduction in the CRPP group was significantly closer to the normal mean value than that in the leverage group ( P<0.05). There was no significant difference in the recovery time for elbow range of motion between the CRPP and the leverage groups ( P>0.05). At the last follow-up, the Baumann angle (75.4°±2.8°) and the lateral capitellohumeral angle (53.2°±3.6°) in the leverage group were still significantly better than those in the CRPP group (78.3°±1.5° and 57.5°±2.3°) ( P<0.05). However, there was no significant difference in the elbow range of motion, VAS, MEPS or incidence of complications between the 2 groups ( P>0.05). Conclusion:To treat humeral supracondylar fractures with callus formation and displacement neglected for over 1 week in children, CRPP assisted by the "lever technique" with posterior elbow Kirschner wire prying and pulling is an efficient and accurate method, because it can lead to more satisfactory reduction than CRPP only.
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Introducción: Las fracturas supracondíleas de húmero constituyen el segundo tipo de fracturas más frecuentes en niños. La prevalencia mundial oscila entre 3 y 16 por ciento, con predominio en varones. La urgencia de una atención inmediata radica en la prevención de complicaciones y secuelas. Objetivo: Describir los resultados del tratamiento de las fracturas supracondíleas de húmero en niños con fijación interna percutánea. edad, sexo, tipo de tratamiento empleado, complicaciones, y resultados finales obtenidos. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo retrospectivo, en pacientes con fracturas supracondíleas de húmero en niños, atendidos en el Hospital Carlos Manuel de Céspedes de Bayamo, entre 2018 y 2019. Se calcularon frecuencias absolutas y porcentajes. Se evaluaron las siguientes variables: edad, sexo, tipo de tratamiento empleado, complicaciones, y resultados finales obtenidos. Resultados: Las fracturas supracondíleas de húmero fueron más frecuentes en el sexo masculino (69,6 por ciento) y en el grupo de edad comprendido entre 6 y 10 años para ambos sexos. El 60,8 por ciento de estas fracturas se trataron con reducción y fijación interna con agujas de Kirchner. En el grupo con fijación interna predominaron las de tipo IV y en el grupo que no requirió fijación interna predominó el tipo I. En general, en los pacientes con fijación interna predominaron los resultados excelentes y buenos. Conclusiones: Se obtuvieron mejores resultados en los casos donde se realizó la reducción combinada con fijación interna(AU)
Introduction: Supracondylar fractures of the humerus are the second most frequent type of fractures in children. The worldwide prevalence ranges between 3 and 16 percent, with predominance in males. The urgency of immediate care lies in the prevention of complications and sequelae. Objective: To describe the results of the treatment of supracondylar fractures of the humerus in children with percutaneous internal fixation. Methods: A retrospective descriptive study was carried out in patients with supracondylar fractures of the humerus in children, treated at Carlos Manuel de Céspedes Hospital in Bayamo, from 2018 to 2019. Absolute frequencies and percentages were calculated. The variables evaluated were age, sex, type of treatment used, complications, and final results obtained. Results: Supracondylar fractures of the humerus were more frequent in males (69.6 percent) and in the age group between 6 and 10 years for both sexes. 60.8 percent of these fractures were treated with reduction and internal fixation with Kirchner wires. In the group with internal fixation, type IV predominated, also type I predominated in the group that did not require internal fixation. In general, excellent and good results predominated in patients with internal fixation. Conclusions: Better results were obtained in patients who underwent reduction combined with internal fixation(AU)
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Humans , Adolescent , Humeral Fractures/drug therapy , Epidemiology, Descriptive , Retrospective Studies , Longitudinal Studies , Fracture Fixation/methodsABSTRACT
Objective:To investigate the clinical effect of minimally invasive treatment of supracondylar fracture of humerus with nerve injury and the need for surgical exploration of nerve.Methods:From August 2017 to September 2020, 34 cases of children with supracondylar fracture of humerus with nerve injury in the Department of orthopedics of Shanxi Children′s Hospital were selected for retrospective analysis.Closed reduction, Kirschner wire fixation and small incision surgery were used to explore the injured nerve.The follow-up period ranged from 6 months to 3 years, with a follow-up time of (2.15±0.49) years.The elbow function, radial nerve, median nerve and ulnar nerve function were evaluated according to the trial standard of upper limb peripheral nerve function evaluation of Hand Surgery Society of Chinese Medical Association.Results:The elbow function of children in this group: excellent 31 cases, good 2 cases, fair 1 cases, poor 0 cases, excellent 33 cases.Three patients failed to take early functional rehabilitation exercise.Two patients recovered after 2.5 months of treatment by professional orthopedic rehabilitation therapists and physical therapy.One of them did not cooperate with functional rehabilitation training.After 3.5 months of treatment by orthopedic rehabilitation therapists, elbow and finger functions were not affected.Two weeks after nerve injury: radial nerve function evaluation: excellent in 15 cases, good in 3 cases, fair in 4 cases, poor in 0 cases, excellent in 18 cases.Median nerve function evaluation: excellent in 5 cases, good in 2 cases, fair in 6 cases, poor in 0 cases, excellent in 7 cases.Ulnar nerve function evaluation: excellent 5 cases, good 0 cases, fair 1 cases, poor 0 cases, excellent 5 cases.At 3 months after injury, the excellent and good rate of radial nerve, median nerve and ulnar nerve was 100%.Conclusion:The supracondylar fracture of humerus with nerve injury is treated by minimally invasive surgery, and the nerve exploration is still a few.The recovery of nerve injury after surgery is smooth, and the clinical effect is good.
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Supra-condylar and inter-condylar fractures of the distal femur historically have been difficult to treat. They account for 7% of all femoral fractures. If hip fractures are excluded, 31% of femoral fractures involve distal portion. Because of the proximity of these fractures to the knee joint, regaining full knee motion and function may be difficult. Many of these fractures are the result of high energy trauma which generates severe soft tissue damage and articular and metaphyseal comminution, the management of which still remains complex and challenging to the orthopedic surgeons. The incidences of mal-union, non-union and infection are relatively high. Methods: A total of 25 patients were enrolled for this prospective study and all were treated with locking compression plate. Physical examination and radiographs were performed at regular follow-ups. Functional outcomes were analyzed using Modified Hospital for Special Surgery scoring system. Results: Patients were followed up every 2 weeks in the first month, then monthly for 3 months and then once every 3 months. The average range of knee flexion achieved was about 101°. The average knee score was 88.88 rated using Modified Hospital for Special Surgery functional score.The difference in knee range of motion was statistically significant for closed and open fractures but knee score and age was not statistically significant. Intra-articular fractures tend to have poorer results with respect to pain and function, more so because of the nature of the injury rather than the implant used, which limits the movement and causes loss of strength more than instability. Conclusion: The outcome seems to correlate with fracture severity, anatomic reduction, etiology, bone quality, length of time elapsed from injury to surgery, concomitant injuries and the exact positioning and fixation of the implant. Furthermore, the initial severe concomitant cartilage damage may predispose to early osteoarthritis although there is no evidence of that. Closed fractures have a higher range of motion as well as a better knee score as compared to open fractures thereby showing that soft tissue compromise also affects range of motion and further rehabilitation of the limb.
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Introduction: Supracondylar fractures of Humerus are one of the most common fractures in pediatric age group. The aim ofthe study was to evaluate the functional results in the management of supracondylar fracture of humerus in children by variousmethods.Materials and Methods: This study was conducted at the Orthopaedics department of Mahatma Gandhi MemorialHospital, Warangal. This was a 2 years prospective, longitudinal, hospital based, observational study and its outcomes.Participants were a total of 30 children aged 0 to 14 years (21 males, 9 females) diagnosed with supracondylar fractureof humerus.Results: Patients were assessed by Flynn’s criteria. Results were excellent in 70%, good in 20%, fair in 6.66%, and poor in 3.33%.Conclusion: Closed reduction and external immobilization are reserved for Gartland’s type 1 and select type 2 fractures. Inunstable type 2 and type 3, closed or open reduction and K-wire fixation give better results.
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Background: Supracondylar fracture (humerus) is type of extra-articular fracture occurring in the distal metaphyseal site of humerus. It is almost exclusively a fracture of the immature skeleton, seen in children and young teenagers. Fractures around the elbow are a great challenge to orthopaedic surgeons. Clinical diagnosis may be difficult due to noncooperative patient and massive swelling around the elbow. Displaced type of supracondylar fractures poses problem not only in reduction but also in maintenance of reduced fracture and rapid inclusion of nerves and vessels.Methods: The present study was conducted on 30 cases of displaced supracondylar fracture humerus in children, aged 2-14 years, who were treated by CRPP with either lateral entry of k-wires or a lateral wire and a vertical wire through olecranon (transolecranon).Results: Both the Groups achieved 90% satisfactory results, but 10% unsatisfactory results recorded in Group A only rather than in Group B.Conclusions: Although the transolecranon wire has the disadvantage of limiting the flexion and extension of the elbow, this does not influence the final-outcome much as the elbow is fixed in a POP splint for minimum 3 weeks-in all patients in both groups.
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Supratrochlear foramen is formed as a result of perforation of bony septum that separates olecranon fossa and coronoid fossa at the lower end of humerus. It is more common in lower animals and primates. The incidence is increasing in different human races. Aim: To study the prevalence, shape and morphometry of supratrochlear foramen in south Indian population. Methods: 156 Adult dry humeri (84 left and 72 right) irrespective of sex were studied in Department of Anatomy, Government Coimbatore medical college, Coimbatore. Presence of supratrochlear foramen was studied on the basis of its shape, size and dimensions. Also their distance from the epicondyles and lower trochlear margin were noted. Results: Out of total 156 bones studied STF was present in 43 humeri (27.5%) more common in left humeri (30.9%). Most common shape reported was oval shape in 21 humeri (48.8%). The mean transverse diameters on right and left side were 9.5 mm and 9.18 mm; while mean vertical diameters on right and left side were 6.7 mm and 6.9 mm. The mean diameter for round foramen was 4.5 and 6 mm for right and left sides respectively. The distance from the STF to medial epicondyle, lateral epicondyle and lower trochlear margin were measured and the values were tabulated. Conclusion: The knowledge of STF is important for the anatomists, orthopedicians, surgeons, radiologists and anthropologists. It is helpful for the orthopaedicians in preplanning for intramedullary nailing in supracondylar fracture of humerus.
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Background: Many methods have been proposed to treat displaced supracondylar fractures of the humerus in children, most are either closed reduction and pinning in different configurations or Open reduction and pinning with.different approaches. There remains controversy in the literature with regards to some topics, these topics could be grouped into: method of reduction (open vs. closed), pin configurations, iatrogenic nerve injury and impact of time to surgery in complications. Methodology: Atotal of 70 patients with Type III supracondylar humerus fracture who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were randomly divided into two groups, 35 in each. Group I children were treated with closed reduction and crossed pinning and Group II with open reduction and crossed pinning. Both the groups were followed up for a period of 12 months at regular intervals. Assessment of cosmetic factor & functional factor was done by using Flynn's Criteria.. Results: All the fractures were found to be united clinically and radiologically by 6 wks. As per Flynn's Criteria 91% cases in closed group showed excellent results whereas 80% cases in open group showed excellent results after 1 year of follow up. 3 cases in closed group had iatrogenic ulnar nerve injury. No cubitus varus deformity encountered in any group. Conclusion: Both open and closed reduction with crossed pin configuration provide stable fixation. Restriction of range of motion was more in the open group at 6 months follow up however at 12th month follow up the outcomes were similar. Closed reduction and crossed pinning allows early range of motion but it is technically difficult and satisfactory reduction is difficult to obtain in cases with severe soft tissue swelling.
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La reducción cerrada y la fijación percutánea ha sido el gold standard para las fracturas supracondíleas de Gartland tipo II y III. La técnica de enclavado percutáneo transfocal endomedular (TEPTE) ha surgido como alternativa quirúrgica con los beneficios de no lesionar nervios importantes en la región del codo. El objetivo del presente estudio fue comparar los resultados funcionales y estéticos de niños con diagnóstico de fracturas supracondíleas de húmero Gartland tipo II y III, tratados con la TEPTE y la técnica de fijación cruzada (TFC). Se realizó un estudio retrospectivo, observacional, transversal, durante los meses de enero de 2017 a mayo de 2018 de niños con fracturas supracondíleas, tratados con el TEPTE (grupo uno) y TFC (grupo dos). Evaluamos la funcionalidad y la deformación mediante la escala de Flynn. Para el análisis estadístico, se utilizó el test Mann-Whitney para muestras independientes en el programa SPSS. Fue considerado como significativo valores de como p ≤ 0,05. Los resultados demostraron un valor de 4,500 con un p = 0,000, evidenciando diferencias significativas entre los resultados de ambas técnicas respecto a la perdida de movilidad y el ángulo de transporte, a favor de la TFC.
Closed reduction and percutaneous fixation has been the gold standard for Gartland supracondylar fractures type II and III. Percutaneous transfocal intramedullary nailing (TEPTE) has emerged as a surgical alternative with the benefits of not damaging important nerves. The aim of the present study is to compare the functional and aesthetic results of children diagnosed with Gartland humerus supracondylar fractures type II and III, treated with TEPTE and crossed fixation. A retrospective, observational, transverse cohort study was conducted during the months of January 2017 to May 2018 of children with supracondylar fractures, treated with TEPTE (group 1) and cross-fixation (group 2). We evaluate functionality and deformation using the Flynn Scale. For statistical analysis, the Mann-Whitney test was used for independent samples in the SPSS program. Values of p ≤ 0.05 were considered significant. The results showed a value of 4,500 with a p = 0.000, as p≤0.05, it indicates that there are significant differences between the results of both techniques, for the loss of mobility and the transport angle, in favor of the crossed technique, so that we conclude not TEPTE about crosslinking.
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Humans , Male , Female , Child, Preschool , Child , Fracture Fixation, Internal/instrumentation , Humeral Fractures/surgery , Fluoroscopy/methods , Cross-Sectional Studies , Retrospective Studies , Follow-Up Studies , Ecuador , Fracture Fixation, Internal/methods , Humeral Fractures/diagnostic imaging , HumerusABSTRACT
@#Elbow injuries are common in children. Supracondylar fractures occurred in 16% of all pediatric fractures. Supracondylar fractures can be classified into 4 types according to the Gartland classification, depending on the degree of the fracture present in the lateral radiograph. This case highlights the case of a child with a Gartland Type I fracture. A misdiagnosis of this fracture will compromise the management of the injury with regards to immobilization and subsequent care. As this injury can be managed on an outpatient basis, primary care frontliners need to be aware of the condition.
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Objective To investigate the closed replacement via internal and external crossed fixation with three kirschner wires on treating supracondylar fracture of humerus in children.Methods One hundred and six patients with supracondylar fracture of humerus in Osteopathic Hospital of Nanyang City from June 2010 to July 2015were divided into control group and observation group.Fifty patients in the control group were given closed replacement via external crossed fixation with three kirschner wires,while fifty-six patients in the observation were given closed replacement via internal and external crossed fixation with three kirschner wires.The visual analogue scales(VAS) score was recorded in the two groups before and after treatment.The curative effect was evaluated by Flynn elbow function evaluation standard and the incidence of postoperative complication was compared between the two groups.Results All the patients were followed up for 3-24 months.The time of fracture healing in the control group and the observation group was (6.0 ± 1.0) weeks and (5.6 ± 1.0) weeks respectively,there was no significant difference in the time of fracture healing between the two groups(P ＞0.05).There was no significant difference in the VAS score before treatment in the two groups (P ＞ 0.05).After treatment the VAS score in the two groups was lower than that before treatment(P ＜ 0.05),and the VAS score in the observation group was lower than that in the control group (P ＜0.05).The therapeutic efficiency in the control group and the observation group was 74.00％ (37/50) and 91.07％(51/56),respectively.The therapeutic efficiency in the observation group was higher than that in the control group(x2 =5.461,P ＜ 0.05).The incidence of postoperative complication in the control group and the observation group was 16.00％ (8/50) and 3.57％ (2/56),respectively.The incidence of postoperative complication in the observation group was lower than that in the control group (x2 =4.624,P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion Comparing with the treatment of closed replacement via external crossed fixation with three kirschner wires,therapeutic efficiency of the closed replacement via internal and external crossed fixation with three kirschner wires in treating children supracondylar fracture of humerus is more obviously and the incidence of postoperative complication is lower.
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Objective: To analyze the treatment of Gartland type Ⅱ and Ⅲ supracondylar fracture of the humerus in children. Methods: Between January 2015 and January 2017, 45 cases of Gartland type Ⅱ and Ⅲ supracondylar fracture of the humerus were treated. There were 28 boys and 17 girls with an age of 1-13 years (mean, 5.7 years). The causes of injury included sports injury in 43 cases and falling from height in 2 cases. Fractures were classified as type Ⅱ in 12 cases and type Ⅲ in 33 cases according to Gartland classification. The time from injury to operation was 2-12 hours (mean, 4.6 hours). All fractures were treated with closed reduction first, and 12 cases of Gartland type Ⅱ fracture were successful in closed reduction; 20 cases of Gartland type Ⅲ fracture were successful in closed reduction, 11 cases with reduction failure and 2 cases with radial nerve injury underwent assisted anterior transverse approach reduction. Then percutaneous crossed Kirschner wires fixation was performed. Results: The operation time was 16-52 minutes (mean, 32 minutes). The perspective frequency was 4-17 times (mean, 6.7 times). The hospitalization time was 3-7 days (mean, 4 days). All the 45 cases were followed up 8-20 months (mean, 12 months). The ulnar nerve paralysis occurred in 3 cases of Gartland type Ⅲ fracture that were treated with closed reduction, and recovered after 1-3 months. All fractures healed after operation, and the healing time was 2-3 months. No incision infection, Volkmann muscle contracture, and other complications occurred. The elbow joint function score at 6 months after operation showed that the results of closed reduction was excellent in 16 cases, good in 12 cases, and fair in 4 cases, with the excellent and good rate of 87.5%; in which Gartland type Ⅱ fracture was excellent in 9 cases and good in 3 cases, with an excellent and good rate of 100%, and Gartland Ⅲ was excellent in 7 cases, good in 9 cases, and fair in 4 cases with an excellent and good rate of 80%. The results of assisted anterior transverse approach reduction was excellent in 7 cases, good in 5 cases, and fair in 1 case, and the excellent and good rate was 92.3%. Conclusion : Gartland type Ⅱ and Ⅲ supracondylar fractures of the humerus can be treated with closed reduction or combined with the assisted anterior transverse approach reduction, then fixed by percutaneous crossed Kirschner wire, which is operational, smaller invasive, and less radiation exposure during operation, while postoperative function is good.
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Objective To compare the clinical effects on Gartland type Ⅲ fractures in children by open reduction and external fixation with two parallel Kirschner wires and closed reduction.Methods From February 2013 to October 2016,84 children with Gartland type Ⅲ supracondylar fracture of humerus were selected and randomly divided into a control group and an observation group,each with a total of 42 cases.The control group received closed reduction treatment,and the observation group received open and external fixation with two parallel Kirschner wires.The two groups were compared on intraoperative blood loss,incision length,operating time,decreased degrees of carrying angle,reduced flexion-extension at the fractured side and the rates for good and excellent clinical effects.Results The observation group behaved significantly better than the control group in intraoperative blood loss,incision length and operating time (P＜0.05).The rates for good and excellent effects was 90.47％ in the observation group and 73.81％ in the control group,and there was obvious difference between the values in the two groups (P＜0.05).The observation group had the decreased degree of carrying angle statistically lower than that in the control group (P＜0.05),while the reduced flexion-extension at the fractured side was not significantly different from that in the control group (P＞0.05).Conclusion Open reduction and external fixation with two parallel Kirschner wires and closed reduction both gain their advantages when used to treat Gartland type llⅢ fractures in children,the former has high clinical effect,significantly recovered elbow joint function and low incidence rate for cubitus varus,and the latter has slight invasion,small incision while relatively low clinical effect and high incidence rate for cubitus varus.
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Objective To compare the clinical effects on Gartland type Ⅲ fractures in children by open reduction and external fixation with two parallel Kirschner wires and closed reduction.Methods From February 2013 to October 2016,84 children with Gartland type Ⅲ supracondylar fracture of humerus were selected and randomly divided into a control group and an observation group,each with a total of 42 cases.The control group received closed reduction treatment,and the observation group received open and external fixation with two parallel Kirschner wires.The two groups were compared on intraoperative blood loss,incision length,operating time,decreased degrees of carrying angle,reduced flexion-extension at the fractured side and the rates for good and excellent clinical effects.Results The observation group behaved significantly better than the control group in intraoperative blood loss,incision length and operating time (P＜0.05).The rates for good and excellent effects was 90.47％ in the observation group and 73.81％ in the control group,and there was obvious difference between the values in the two groups (P＜0.05).The observation group had the decreased degree of carrying angle statistically lower than that in the control group (P＜0.05),while the reduced flexion-extension at the fractured side was not significantly different from that in the control group (P＞0.05).Conclusion Open reduction and external fixation with two parallel Kirschner wires and closed reduction both gain their advantages when used to treat Gartland type llⅢ fractures in children,the former has high clinical effect,significantly recovered elbow joint function and low incidence rate for cubitus varus,and the latter has slight invasion,small incision while relatively low clinical effect and high incidence rate for cubitus varus.
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Introduction: This study aims to ascertain if there are any differences in supracondylar fractures between children under seven years of age and those above 7 years of age. Materials and Methods: All cases of displaced humerus supracondylar fractures that required surgical stabilization were identified and retrospectively reviewed. Demographic data, mode of injury, associated neurovascular injuries and details of surgery performed were obtained from clinical records. The Gartland classification and the extent of comminution of fractures were also documented from review of radiographs. Results: One hundred and twelve children were included in this study, of whom 61 (54.46%) were younger than seven years of age while 51 (45.5%) were aged seven years or older. Children aged seven or older had a greater incidence of associated neurological deficit at presentation (p=0.046). Of the six patients with nerve injury in the older age group, one patient (16.7%) had a radial nerve injury, two patients (33.3%) had ulnar nerve injuries while another two patients (33.3%) had median nerve injuries. There was one patient (16.7%) with both median and ulnar nerve injuries. Comminuted fractures were also more common in the older children (p=0.004). No significant differences were demonstrated between the groups with regard to age, gender and mechanism of injury, laterality, incidence of open fracture, vascular injuries and operative time. Conclusion: Children aged seven years or older who sustain supracondylar humeral fractures tend to get more comminuted fractures. There is also a higher incidence of associated neurological injury. These cases must be carefully examined for at presentation and parents need to be appropriately counselled about them.
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Objective To analyze the effect of traditional Chinese combined with Western medicine on the treatment of supracondylar fracture of humerus, and provide reference for clinical treatment.Methods122 patients with supracondylar fracture of humerus in hospital the affiliated hospital of traditional Chinese and western medicine;Zhejiang Chinese Medicine University from January 2015 to March 2016 were randomly divided into the observation group and the control group.The control group were given conventional fracture reduction, the observation group were given a new therapy of integrated traditional and western.Treatment outcome, quality of life changes and prognosis in the two groups were compared.ResultsThe excellent rate in the observation group (91.8%) was significantly higher than that in the control group (72.1%) (P<0.05).The fracture healing time in the observation group (4.1±1.1)months was significantly shorter than that in the control group (6.6±2.3) months (P<0.05).Before treatment, there was no significant difference in quality of life scores between the two groups;after treatment the overall health in the observation group (75.69±4.61), physiological function (77.62±4.19), pain (74.63±4.96), social function (76.84±4.28), mental health (76.12±4.18) scores were significantly higher than those overall health(62.74±4.36) in the control group, physiological function (64.51±4.12), pain (67.26±4.25), social function(68.72±4.13), mental health (65.97±4.23) (P<0.05).There were 2 cases with cubitus varus in the observation group, while 3 cases with elbow inversion in the control group.All patients were followed up for more than 6 months.There was no serious infection and abnormal bone development in the two groups.ConclusionIt can improve the treatment effect, reduce the pain of patients, promote the rapid recovery of the disease, improve the quality of life and prognosis, which traditional Chinese medicine combined with Western medicine was used in the treatment of humeral supracondylar fracture, it has the value of use.
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Introducción: los traumatismos de codo tienen una alta incidencia en la población infantil, la fractura de esta zona corresponde al 5 a 10 por ciento del total de fracturas en niños. El objetivo de nuestro trabajo es hacer una descripción epidemiológica de las fracturas de codo en niños operadas en el Hospital Clínico San Borja Arriaran. Materiales y métodos: Estudio retrospectivo, descriptivo. Se realizó revisión de fichas electrónicas de pacientes de edad pediátrica operados de fracturas alrededor del codo en el HCSBA desde el 1 de junio al 31 de 2014. Resultados: Se estudiaron 25 pacientes, 64 por ciento de sexo masculino y 36 por ciento de sexo femenino. La edad promedio fue de 5,5 años. Fracturas supracondilea de humero correspondieron a 64 por ciento, epicondilo de humero 24 por ciento, epitróclea de humero 8 por ciento y olecranon y cúpula radial 4 por ciento. Discusión: Las fracturas supracondileas de humero son la lesión más frecuente de codo en los niños. Las fracturas de epicondilo son la segunda en frecuencia. Las fracturas de epictroclea representan aproximadamente 10 por ciento, mientras que las fracturas del olécranon son relativamente poco comunes en los niños. Conclusiones: nuestro centro tiene una epidemiologia similar a la descrita por la literatura internacional en cuanto a frecuencia, complicaciones asociadas y presentación clínica.
Introduction: elbow injuries have a high incidence among children, breaking this area corresponds to 5-10 percent of all fractures in children. The aim of our work is to make an epidemiological description of the elbow fractures in children operated in the Hospital Clinico San Borja Arriaran. Materials and methods: Retrospective, descriptive study. Review of electronic records of pediatric patients operated on fractures around the elbow in the HCSBA from 1 June 31, 2014 was performed. Results: 25 patients, 64 percent male and 36 percent female, were studied. The average age was 5.5 years. Supracondylar humerus fractures accounted for 64 percent, 24 percent epicondyle of the humerus, 8 percent medial epicondyle of the humerus, olecranon and radial head 4 percent. Discussion: Supracondylar humerus fractures are the most common elbow injury in children. Epicondyle fractures are the second in frequency. Epictroclea fractures represent approximately 10 percent, while the olecranon fractures are relatively uncommon in children. Conclusions: our center is similar to that described by the international literature in frequency, associated complications epidemiology and clinical presentation.
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Humans , Male , Adolescent , Female , Child, Preschool , Child , Elbow Joint/injuries , Fractures, Bone/surgery , Fractures, Bone/epidemiology , Epidemiology, Descriptive , Humeral Fractures/surgery , Humeral Fractures/epidemiology , Retrospective StudiesABSTRACT
Introduction: Supracondylar fracture of the humerus is the most common fracture around the elbow in children. Pinning with Kirschner wires (K-wires) after open or closed reduction is generally accepted as the primary treatment modality. However, it comes with the risk of persistent instability and if the K-wire is not inserted properly, it may cause displacement and varus deformity. We present our two-year experience with a new technique of lateral external fixation and K-wiring of the humeral supracondylar fracture. Materials and Methods: A total of seven children with irreducible Gartland Type III supracondylar humeral fracture were treated with closed reduction and lateral external fixation and lateral Kirschner wiring. Patients with ipsilateral radial or ulnar fracture, open fracture and presence of neurovascular impairment pre-operatively were excluded. All the patients were followed up at one, three and six weeks and three and six months. The final outcomes were assessed based on Flynn's criteria. Results: All the patients achieved satisfactory outcomes in terms of cosmetic and functional aspects. All patients except one (85.5%) regained excellent and good cosmetic and functional status. One patient (14.3%) sustained pin site infection which resolved with oral antibiotic (CheckettsOtterburn grade 2). There was no neurological deficit involving the ulnar nerve and radial nerve. Conclusion: The introduction of lateral external fixation and lateral percutaneous pinning provide a promising alternative method for the treatment of humeral supracondylar fracture. This study demonstrates that it has satisfactory cosmetic and functional outcomes with no increased risk of complications compared to percutaneous pinning.
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Humeral FracturesABSTRACT
Objective To investigate the curative efficacy of fracture with closed reduction and percutaneous Kirschner wire fixation of the simple lateral injury for humeral supracondylar fracture of Gartland type Ⅱ and type Ⅲ in children by the emergency treatment and selective surgery. Methods From March 2010 to March 2012,sixty children with Gartland type Ⅱ and type Ⅲ fresh humeral supracondylar fracture were operated in Xianyang Center Hospital. Six-ty children were randomly divided into two groups:group A by emergency operation 8 hours after injury with closed re-duction method and lateral percutaneous Kirschner wire fixation only,group B initially treated with plast fixation,then undergoing surgery after 3 - 5 days of injury with the closed reduction and percutaneous pin fixation. The operation du-ration,frequency of intraoperative image intensifier,postoperative swelling,pain lasting time after injury and hospitaliza-tion cost were investigated in two groups. Results The average operation duration of group A was(18. 5 ± 12. 3)min, and that in group B was(20. 1 ± 15. 3)min,and there was a statistically significant difference between two groups(P ﹤0. 05). The frequency of intraoperative image intensifier was 6. 2 times on the average in group A,but 7. 3 times in group B,and there was a statistically significant difference between two groups(P ﹤ 0. 05). The postoperative swelling rate on 3,5,7 days after injury in group B was significantly higher than that of group A,and there was a statistically sig-nificant difference(all P ﹤ 0. 05). The duration of pain after injury in group A was(3. 44 ± 1. 23)days,but(5. 26 ± 1. 36)days in group B,which was significantly different;the nerve function recovery time of group A was(36. 5 ± 7. 0) d,and it was(36. 2 ± 7. 0)d in group B,which was not significantly different(P ﹥ 0. 05). The average hospitalization time and cost in group A was less than that in group B,which was significantly different(P ﹤ 0. 05). Finally there was no statistically significant difference in elbow joint function between two groups of children(P ﹥ 0. 05). Conclusions The emergency operation of closed reduction and percutaneous Kirschner wire fixation for the treatment of simple lateral injury in children with Gartland type Ⅱ and type Ⅲ fracture has the advantages over the selective surgery,including shorter operation time,less contact of X - ray intraoperatively,light postoperative swelling,short duration of pain in chil-dren,as well as the shortened hospitalization time,reduced costs,especially good efficacy for joint function recovery.