Minimally Invasive Anterior Approach in Open Reduction of Displaced Supracondylar Fractures of Humerus in Children.
10.12671/jkfs.2005.18.2.185
- Author:
Chang Ryung HUR
1
;
Seung Woo SUH
;
Chang Ug OH
;
In Jung CHAE
;
Jun Gyu MOON
;
Chan Eung PARK
;
Jae Young HONG
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Guro Hospital, Korea University, College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. spine@korea.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Hemerus;
Displaced supracondylar fracture;
Minimal anteromedial incision
- MeSH:
Bone Wires;
Child*;
Cicatrix;
Contracture;
Humans;
Humerus*;
Thumb
- From:Journal of the Korean Fracture Society
2005;18(2):185-190
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
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 AND METHODS: 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
