Assessment of functional and radiological outcomes of closed reduction and K-wire fixation of supracondylar fracture of humerus in children

Abstract

Introduction: Supracondylar fractures of the humerus are commonly seen in children and are difficult to manage because of their unstable nature. It is difficult to maintain the reduction with splints. Non-operative treatment is associated with malunion and open reduction is more invasive procedure. Closed reduction of the fracture with percutaneous K-wire fixation is the preferred procedure with satisfactory results.
Materials and Methods: Children who came to the tertiary care hospital with a fracture in the supracondylar region following history of trauma to the elbow region and X-ray showing Gartland Type II and extension Type III fractures were included in this study. All these fractures were managed with closed reduction and fixation with K-wires inserted by percutaneous technique. Functional outcome and radiological union were noted.