A Study of Supracondylar Fractures of Humerus in Children by Open Reduction and Internal Fixation with Kirschner Wires without c -arm machine.

Dr.Mahendra Kumar Swami

Volume : VII, Issue : XI, November - 2018

A Study of Supracondylar Fractures of Humerus in Children by Open Reduction and Internal Fixation with Kirschner Wires without c -arm machine.

Dr. Mahendra Kumar Swami

Abstract :

Background: Supracondylar fractures of humerus is the commonest injury, constitutes about 65.4% of all fractures about the elbow in children. Displaced supracondylar fracture of humerus requires accurate anatomical reduction and internal fixation to prevent complications. In our country many government setup doesn�t have c arm machines So, in this study, we reported the results of open reduction and internal fixation with K–wires in the displaced (Gartland�s type III) supracondylar fracture humerus in children. Material and Methods: Thirty cases of displaced (Gartland�s type III) supracondylar fractures treated by open reduction and internal fixation with K–wires were studied between September 2016 to August 2018 at our institution and followed for an average of 12 months.

Conclusions: Open reduction and internal fixation with K–wires is the most commonly accepted treatment of displaced supracondylar fracture humerus in children when done at appropriate time. It gives more stable fixation, better anatomical reduction with negligible complication.