Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Gartland Type III Supracondylar Humerus Fractures Using the Posterior Paratricipital Approach: A Case Series [PDF]
Journal of Orthopaedic Case ReportsIntroduction: Gartland type III supracondylar fractures of the humerus in children are completely displaced injuries often posing challenges to closed reduction, particularly in cases with severe swelling, instability, or neurovascular compromise.
Sandeep Pradhan +5 more
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2D vs. 3D Ultrasound Diagnosis of Pediatric Supracondylar Fractures
Children, 2023 Supracondylar fractures are common injuries in children. Diagnosis typically relies on radiography, which can involve long wait times in the ED, emits ionizing radiation, and can miss non-displaced fractures.
Jessica Knight +3 more
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Beware of ulnar nerve entrapment in flexion-type supracondylar humerus fractures
Journal of Children's Orthopaedics, 2007 Purpose A recent study reported a higher incidence of pre-operative ulnar nerve symptoms in patients with flexion-type supracondylar fractures than in those with the more common extension supracondylar fractures and a greater need for open reduction ...
Peter O Newton +2 more
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Children, 2022 Background: The purpose of the study was to investigate and describe neurovascular complications and mid-term clinical outcomes of operatively managed fractures of the distal humerus in a paediatric population.
Alexander Gutwerk +9 more
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A Study of Paediatric Supracondylar Fractures of the Humerus Presented During the COVID-19 Pandemic [PDF]
Athens Journal of Health and Medical Sciences, 2022 Supracondylar fracture of the humerus is one of the most common fractures in children. The purpose of our study was to analyze the temporal variations and mechanisms of paediatric supracondylar fractures presented to our hospital during the COVID-19 ...
Faaiz Ali Shah +3 more
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Comprehensive Analysis of Pediatric Supracondylar Fractures in the Emergency Department; A Single Center Experience [PDF]
Bulletin of Emergency and Trauma, 2020 Objective: To describe the demographic characteristics and to assess possible risk factors related to the moment of presentation at Emergency Department (ED) for pediatric humeral supracondylar fractures.
Jose Ramon Auso-Perez +1 more
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Late Presentation of Paediatric Pink Pulseless Supracondylar Fracture of Humerus: A Case Report [PDF]
Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal, 2019 Supracondylar humeral fracture is the most common elbow injury in children. It may be associated with a vascular injury in nearly 20% of the cases with a pink pulseless limb.
Kow RY, Yuen JC, Low CL, Mohd-Daud KN
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Children, 2023 Purpose: Up to 12% of paediatric supracondylar humerus fractures (SCHFs) have an associated traumatic nerve injury. This review aims to summarize the evidence and guide clinicians regarding the timing of investigations and/or surgical interventions for ...
Christy Graff +4 more
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A Case Report on Unilateral Accessory Humeral Head of Pronator Teres [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2016 The presence of an accessory muscle in the forearm is likely to compress on the neurovascular structures and has clinical implications. We encountered an accessory humeral head of pronator teres during routine dissection of left upper limb in a male ...
Suman Verma, Sulochana Sakthivel
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Conjoint Bicondylar Hoffa’s Fracture with Associated Supracondylar Fracture: A Rare Case
Journal of Bone and Joint Diseases, 2023 Conjoint bicondylar Hoffa’s fracture is a rare fracture pattern with a coronal split of posterior femoral condyles with an interconnecting bridge of bone.
Adnan Anwer +3 more
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