Minimally Invasive Anterior Approach in Open Reduction of Displaced Supracondylar Fractures of Humerus in Children
Journal of the Korean Fracture Society
;
: 185-190, 2005.
Article
in Korean
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| ID: wpr-22980
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To evaluate the outcomes of minimal anterior approach and thumb assisted technique, in children with Gartland type III supracondylar humerus fracture, who were operated by this technique. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
Forty two children with Gartland type III supracondylar fractures of the humerus with severe swelling were taken up for minimal open reduction and K-wire fixation. The technique used was a minimal incision in the cubital fossa and thumb assisted reduction of the fracture. Stabilization of fractures was done with 1.6 mm Kirschner wires.RESULTS:
The outcomes were excellent in 40 cases good in 2 cases. No complications including malunion or scar contracture were seen.CONCLUSION:
This technique is safe, effective and can be used for irreducible, displaced supracondylar fractures of the humerus in children
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Main subject:
Thumb
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Bone Wires
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Cicatrix
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Contracture
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Humerus
Limits:
Child
/
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Fracture Society
Year:
2005
Type:
Article
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