Prognosis and risk factors of nerve injuries in displaced pediatric supracondylar humerus fractures

Conclusion: The prognosis of these nerve injuries is excellent, especially the iatrogenic ones. A long and sharp bone fragment (spike) may be responsible for nerve injuries in some children. Surgical exploration is not necessary after an iatrogenic nerve injury when there is no neurotmesis. Patience and care are utmost needed to handle neurological complications.
Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - Category: Rural Health Authors: Source Type: research