Reduction and Pinning of Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures in the Prone Position : Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma

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Reduction and Pinning of Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures in the Prone Position

Fowler, T. P. MD; Marsh, J. L. MD

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Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 20(4):p 277-281, April 2006.

Abstract

Supracondylar humerus fractures are common pediatric injuries; the preferred treatment for displaced fractures is closed reduction and percutaneous pin fixation. We present a technique for closed reduction and pinning using prone-patient positioning. Prone positioning facilitates fracture reduction and safe pin placement while avoiding elbow hyperflexion. We prefer this technique to the commonly described method of fracture reduction and pinning with the patient supine.

© 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc.

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