Comparison of Cross Pin Configurations in Supracondylar Humerus Fracture Treatment: 2 Pins Versus 3 Pins

Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital45 enrolled

Overview

The objective of this prospective randomized controlled trial is to evaluate and compare the outcome of the 2wire vs 3 wire crossed pin configurations in the management of supracondylar humeral fractures in children.

Fortyfive children with supracondylar humeral fractures were randomly divided into two groups. One group was treated with 2 crossed pins and the other group with 3 crossed pins. The mean age was 6.04±2.49 (1-12).. The follow-up period was 5 years, with no patients lost to follow up. Intervention: Twentytwo patients were managed by 2 crossed and 23 by 3 crossed pin method. All surgeries were performed by the same surgeon. Main Outcome Measurements: Postoperative stability, ulnar nerve injury, range of motions, and pin tract infections were evaluated.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Supracondylar Humerus Fracture

Interventions

crossed pin configurationPROCEDURE

comparison of two crossed pin fixation methods

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 1 YearMax age: 12 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: * The inclusion criteria was children with closed extension Type III of supracondylar fracture of humerus. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with Type I and Type II injuries, flexion type injuries, open fractures and patients above the age of 12 years were excluded from the study.

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

functional outcome of two fixation techniques

comparison of Flynn's criteria

Time frame: 5 years

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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