Do Obese Children Have Poor Patient-reported Outcomes After Closed Reduction and Percutaneous Pin Fixation of Supracondylar Humerus Fractures?

Conclusions: Obesity is a growing concern in the United States and its effect on long-term outcomes after CRPP of supracondylar humerus fractures is unknown. The present study demonstrates no difference in complications or PRO among obese patients compared with nonobese patients. Level of Evidence: Level IV—retrospective cohort study.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Trauma Source Type: research