Abstract

Orthopedic Research Online Journal

The Role of Lateral External Fixation in Paediatric Humeral Supracondylar Fracture

Submission: February 23, 2018;Published: March 15, 2018

DOI: 10.31031/OPROJ.2018.02.000532

ISSN: 2576-8875
Volume2 Issue2

Abstract

Humeral supracondylar fracture is the most common elbow injury in children. Displaced fractures are often fixed with pinning method after a closed or an open reduction. Recently, lateral external fixation is becoming more popular in the treatment of humeral supracondylar fractures with reported good outcomes. The pros and cons of this new technique are being discussed in this review.

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