Journal of Musculoskeletal Trauma

Original Article

Flexion type, Supracondylar Fractures of the Humerus in Children: Phil Hyun Chung, Suk Kang, Hyung Ho Oh, Dong Ju Chae, Dae Jin Kim; J Korean Soc Fract 1996;9(4):1104-1110. Published online October 31, 1996; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jksf.1996.9.4.1104

Abstract PDF: The flexion type, supracondylar fracture of the humerus is a rare injury of the elbow in children. It is known as difficult fracture to achieve and maintain reduction and is associated with relative high incidence of complications such as ulnar nerve injury, varus deformity and limited range of motion of the elbow. We have experienced 6 cases of flexion type sapracondylar fracture of the humerus in children. We performed closed reduction and percutaneous piniiing in type II fracture and in type III fracture, open reduction and internal fixation was performed because closed reduction was failed. The resuli were generally excellent. Full range of motion of the elbow and under 5 degree varus or valgus deformity resulted in. We become to believe that the aggressive approaches-even open reduction in type III fracture-provide good results and decrease the complications mentioned previously.

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