To compare the functional outcome of cross k-wires v/s lateral k-wires in Gartland type-III supracondylar humerus fracture in paediatric age groups
Journal Title: International Journal of Orthopaedics Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
Introduction: Supracondylar fractures of the humerus are very common fractures in pediatric age groups. If displaced, preferred treatment is close reduction with percutaneous K-wire fixation. This study compares the functional outcome of cross k-wires v/s lateral k-wires in Gartland type III supracondylar humerus fractures in paediatric age groups. Materials and Methods: 30 cases of supracondylar fractures of the humerus gartland type III in children operated with closed reduction and pinning of which 15 were of lateral and 15 were of cross k wires group from January 2015 to June 2017 with minimum 4 months follow-up period were considered Results: Functional outcome of the patients was assessed by Flynn’s criteria. Results were excellent 13.33%, good 40% fair 46.6% in cross k wire group and excellent 6.6%, good 46.6% fair 40% and poor 6.6% in lateral k wire group Conclusion: Both lateral entry pin fixation and crossed pin fixation are effective in the treatment of gartland type III extension supracondylar fractures of the humerus in children.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Deepak K Aher, Dr. Rajesh Kumar Mishra, Dr. Rajesh Jamoria, Dr. Harendra Singh
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- EP ID EP487682
- DOI 10.22271/ortho.2018.v4.i3k.105
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