Treatment of Gartlands Type II and Type III Supracondylar Fracture Humerus by Closed Reduction And Percutaneous K-wire Fixation
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 4
Abstract
Introduction: Supracondylar Fracture Humerus Is One Of The Most Common Fracture Seen In Orthopaedic Clinics. Here We Report The Outcome Of Gartlands Type 2 And 3 Supracondylar Fracture In Children By Closed Reduction And Percutaneous Pinning. Methodology: 50 Cases Of Gartlands Type 2 And 3 Supracondylar Fracture Humerus Were Treated By Closed Reduction And Percutaneous K Wire Fixation. Children From Ages 2 To 10 Were Included In The Study. Statistical Analysis Used: Student T Test Results:44 Patients Had Excellent Functional Outcome, 4 Patients Had Good Results, 2 Had Fair Results. Conclusion: From Our Study We Conclude That Closed Reduction And Percutaneous Pinning Is A Safe And Efficient Method Of Fixation Of Displaced Supracondylar Fracture Of Humerus In Children.
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P. Sarma, B. Agarwal, A. Gaikwad
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