The purpose of this study was to compare pin configuration effects on early secondary displacement in the surgical treatment of pediatric supracondylar humeral fractures (SCHF).
The study consisted of 100 (68M, 32F) children who underwent surgery between 2010 and 2013 for Gartland Type 3 (SCHF). The patients divided into five groups according to the top in configurations (crossed 1 lateral 1 medial, crossed 2 lateral 1 medial, crossed 1 lateral 2 medial, 2 lateral divergent, and 3 lateral divergent). The average age at the time of injury was 7.34 (between 2 and 14 years). Bauman angle (BA), Humerocapital angle (HCA), Anterior humeral line (AHL), flexion range, extension range, and Carrying angle (CA) were compared at preoperative, postoperative 1st-day, postoperative last control, and non-operated side. The mean follow-up time 24,96±11,06 with a range of 12-54 months.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
100
The effects of the different types of K-wire configuration on Pediatric Gartland Type 3 supracondylar humeral fractures were evaluated. Pediatric Gartland Type 3 supracondylar humeral fractures operated under general anesthesia with open or closed reduction. After reduction checked by fluoroscopy K-wires applied in different configurations.
Baumann Angle
This angle is formed by the humeral axis and a straight line through the epiphyseal plate of the capitellum. Preoperative and postoperative angle differences are measured in anteroposterior and lateral X rays. These differences are measured for reduction quality and these parameters shows the success of the surgery.
Time frame: postoperative 1. day, 1. month and 12. month
Anterior Humeral Line
A line drawn down the anterior surface of the humerus should intersect the middle third of the capitellum. Preoperative and postoperative angle differences are measured in anteroposterior and lateral X rays. These differences are measured for reduction quality and these parameters shows the success of the surgery.
Time frame: postoperative 1. day, 1. month and 12. month
Humero-Capital Angle
On lateral X-ray angle between capitellum and humeral shaft. Preoperative and postoperative angle differences are measured in anteroposterior and lateral X rays. These differences are measured for reduction quality and these parameters shows the success of the surgery.
Time frame: postoperative 1. day, 1. month and 12. month
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