Staying Out of Trouble: Complications of Supracondylar Humerus Fractures.

Staying Out of Trouble: Complications of Supracondylar Humerus Fractures.
Instr Course Lect. 2019;68:357-366
Authors: Joshi T, Koder A, Herman MJ
Abstract
Supracondylar fractures are among the most common fractures in children that require surgery. These fractures are also associated with some of the most serious complications of all fractures seen in children. Timely recognition and careful management can mitigate the potentially poor outcomes of these complications. Pin-site irritation and superficial infections are the most common complications seen. Cubitus varus remains another common complication, even with the use of closed reduction and pinning for management of most displaced fractures. Neurapraxias are seen in almost 10% of patients, with most resolving spontaneously. The worst complications are those that may be catastrophic for patients, causing substantial loss of function or even amputation of the limb; for example, vascular injury and compartment syndrome. Diagnosis and management of these complications should focus on strategies to ensure the best possible outcomes.
PMID: 32032077 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Instructional Course Lectures - February 9, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Instr Course Lect Source Type: research