Outcome of Supracondylar Fractures of Humerus in children treated with Dorgan’s Surgical Technique
Journal Title: Journal of Pakistan Orthopaedic Association - Year 2019, Vol 31, Issue 04
Abstract
Objective: To determine the functional and radiological outcome of supracondylar fractures humerus in children treated with Dorgan’s lateral cross pinning technique. Methods: This descriptive study was carried out at Orthopaedic division Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar and Rahman medical and surgical center Buner Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan from 2nd June 2017 to 20th June 2019. All children with supracondylar fracture humerus meeting the inclusion criteria were fixed with Dorgan’s lateral k wires stabilization technique. Post operative outcome was assessed with X rays for union/malunion and functionally with Flynn’s criteria and graded as excellent, good, fair and poor. Results: A total of 30 children with mean age 4.90 ± 2.48 years were included in our study. Boys were 20(66.7%) and girls 10(33.3%). There were 11 (36.7%) Gartland type II and 19 (63.3%) Gartland type III fractures.Post operatively radiological union was achieved in all patients. Excellent results were achieved in 22(73.3%), good in 5(16.6%) and fair in 3(10%) patients. No ulnar nerve or radial nerve injury was noted. Conclusion: Excellent and good functional and radiological results were achieved with Dorgan’s lateral cross pinning technique. We recommend this technique as first line treatment option to stabilize supracondylar humerus fractures in children.
Authors and Affiliations
Ihsanullah1, Muhammad Inam2, Khalid3, Muhammad Shabir4, Mian Amjad Ali5
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP741581
- DOI -
- Views 36
- Downloads 0
Integrity & Functional Outcome after Massive Rotator Cuff Repair in Double Row Repair Manner: A Prospective Study.
Objective: To assess the efficacy of shoulder cuff restoration by means of arthroscopic repair in dual row repair fashion and demonstrate 30 months practical result using a scoring system based on modified American Shoul...
A Case report of a young girl with Fibrous dysplasia (FD) concomitant with secondary Aneurysmal bone cyst (ABC)
Background:Fibrous dysplasia is a bone disorder in which normal matrix of bone is replaced by fibrous tissue. Most common bones effected are ribs, long bones and pelvis. A benign type of bone lesion known as Aneurysmal b...
Clinical Outcomes and Sturctural Integrity of Rotor Cuff Tears after Arthroscopic Single Row Repair
Aim: To determine the functional and structural outcomes of rotator cuff tears after arthroscopic single row repair with biodegradable suture anchors. Methods: This descriptive study was conducted in Hand & Upper Limb...
Comparison of Outcome of three Different Approaches for Supracondylar Humerus Fractures in Children.
Objectives: To compare the radiological and functional outcomes of lateral, medial and posterior approaches for open reduction and k wire fixation in children with type III supracondylar fractures of the humerus. Meth...
Pycnodysostosis: A Rare disorder
Pyknodysostosis is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by the post natal onset of short limbs, short stature, and generalized hyperostosis along with acro-osteolysis with sclerosis of the terminal phalanges...