Open reduction and multi-pin internal fixation of type Ⅲ supracondylar humerus fractures with late callus formation in children
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1001-8050.2013.10.017
- VernacularTitle:切开复位多针内固定治疗儿童骨痂形成晚期Ⅲ型肱骨髁上骨折
- Author:
Desheng YANG
;
Zhongwei LI
;
Gele JIN
;
Li CAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Humeral fractures;
Child;
Fracture fixation,internal
- From:
Chinese Journal of Trauma
2013;29(10):966-969
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the effect of open reduction and multi-dimensional several pin fixation of Gartland type Ⅲ supracondylar fractures with late callus formation in children.Methods The study involved 37 children of Gartland type m supracondylar fractures with late callus formation undergone posteromedial elbow incision,open reduction via bilateral triceps sparing approach,several K-wire internal fixation and early functional rehabilitation from May 2009 to May 2011.There were 23 males and 14 females at 3-13 years of age (mean,7 years).Postoperative results were evaluated according to Flynn standard.Mean 9.5 months of follow-up was made.Results The results were excellent in 28 cases,good in five,fair in two and poor in two.No serious complications occurred after operation.Conclusion Open reduction and multi-dimensional several K-wire fixation is an effective treatment for Gartland type Ⅲ supracondylar fractures with late callus formation in children and hence provides a choice for clinical use.
