The results of open reduction and pin fixation in displaced supracondylar fractures of the humerus in children
Srivastava, S.
Medical Journal of Malaysia 55 Suppl C: 44-48
2000
ISSN/ISBN: 0300-5283 PMID: 11200044 Document Number: 7888
The treatment of displaced supracondylar fracture humerus (Gartland Type III) in children continues to be a challenging problem. We did a retrospective study of such fractures treated in Hospital Muar, over a 2 years period (from January 1998 to December 1999). A total of 42 cases with displaced supracondylar fractures, treated with open reduction and internal fixation were studied. All cases were operated using a posterior triceps splitting approach and crossed kirschner wires were used to stabilize the fracture site. An excellent outcome was seen in 34 patients (81%) and a good outcome in 7 patients (17%). The incidence of complications such as pin tract infection (14%), nerve injury (2%) was very low. None of the patients had vascular complications or myositis ossificans.
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