Lateral External Fixation-A New Surgical Technique for Displaced Unreducible Supracondylar Humeral Fractures in Children

2008 ◽  
Vol 90 (8) ◽  
pp. 1690-1697 ◽  
Author(s):  
Theddy Slongo ◽  
Timo Schmid ◽  
Kaye Wilkins ◽  
Alexander Joeris
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Technique ◽  
External Fixation ◽  
Humeral Fractures ◽  
Fractures In Children ◽  
Supracondylar Humeral Fractures ◽  
New Surgical Technique

Treatment of Supracondylar Humeral Fractures in Children Using External Fixation

Orthopedics ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 27 (11) ◽  
pp. 1146-1150 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mireille Gris ◽  
Olivier Van Nieuwenhove ◽  
Cyrille Gehanne ◽  
Jean Quintin ◽  
Franz Burny
Keyword(s):  
External Fixation ◽  
Humeral Fractures ◽  
Fractures In Children ◽  
Supracondylar Humeral Fractures

scholarly journals Lateral entry pins and Slongo’s external fixation: which method is more ideal for older children with supracondylar humeral fractures?

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Man He ◽  
Qian Wang ◽  
Jingxin Zhao ◽  
Yu Jin ◽  
Yu Wang
Keyword(s):  
Fracture Healing ◽  
External Fixation ◽  
External Fixator ◽  
Elbow Joint ◽  
Kirschner Wire ◽  
Healing Time ◽  
Humeral Fractures ◽  
Older Children ◽  
Fractures In Children ◽  
Supracondylar Humeral Fractures

Abstract Objective The standard surgical treatment for supracondylar humeral fractures in children is closed reduction and percutaneous pinning. Given the need for greater fixation strength and higher risk of joint stiffness for children older than 8 years, external fixation is often performed for treating supracondylar humeral fractures in older children. The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of lateral entry pins and Slongo’s external fixation for treating supracondylar humeral fractures in older children. Methods Children older than 8 years who underwent surgery for supracondylar humeral fractures at our hospital for surgery from January 2016 to December 2020 are to be retrospectively assessed. One group (n = 36) underwent internal fixation and percutaneous pinning with three lateral Kirschner wires, and the other group (n = 32) underwent Slongo’s external fixator surgery. The demographic data, operation duration, number of fluoroscopies, and fracture healing time were compared between both groups. The elbow joint function was evaluated 6 months after the surgery on the basis of fracture healing time, lifting angle, elbow joint range of motion (ROM), and Flynn score. The incidence of postoperative complications was also recorded. Results There was no significant difference between the two patient groups in terms of the demographic parameters. Compared to external fixation surgery, Kirschner wire surgery required shorter duration and fewer fluoroscopies (P < 0.05). Nevertheless, the fracture healing time was significantly less (P < 0.05), and the elbow ROM and Flynn scores were higher in the external fixator group compared to the Kirschner wire fixation group (P < 0.05). There was one case of secondary fracture displacement in the Kirschner wire group and one of pin tract infection in the external fixator group. No other iatrogenic injuries or complications were observed. Conclusion Maybe Slongo’s external fixator is a suitable alternative treatment option for supracondylar humeral fractures in children older than 8 years since it can achieve better fixation strength and early restoration of elbow joint movement with a lower risk of joint stiffness.

scholarly journals Pitfalls of lateral external fixation for supracondylar humeral fractures in children

2010 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 405-410 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Horst ◽  
S. Altermatt ◽  
D. M. Weber ◽  
R. Weil ◽  
L. E. Ramseier
Keyword(s):  
External Fixation ◽  
Humeral Fractures ◽  
Fractures In Children ◽  
Supracondylar Humeral Fractures

scholarly journals Functional outcome of crossed Kirschner wire fixation in pediatric supracondylar humerus fracture

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 772
Author(s):  
Rahat Zahoor Moton ◽  
Adeel Ahmed Siddiqui ◽  
Muhammad Naseem ◽  
Uzair Yaqoob ◽  
Syed Amir Jalil ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Functional Outcome ◽  
Kirschner Wire ◽  
Humeral Fractures ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Class Iii ◽  
Supracondylar Fractures ◽  
Fractures In Children ◽  
Kirschner Wire Fixation ◽  
Wire Fixation ◽  
Supracondylar Humeral Fractures

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Distal humeral fractures are one of the most common types of fractures in children, most of them being supracondylar. Supracondylar fractures are usually caused by trauma, most likely falls. It is an emergency, requiring rapid diagnosis and management to avoid serious complications. Recommended treatment modalities vary from no reduction and immobilization to open reduction and internal fixation. Kirschner wire (K-wire) fixation of displaced supracondylar fractures after closed reduction is a preferred method and is being performed for over 50 years now. This study was conducted to determine the functional outcome of crossed K-wire fixation in pediatric supracondylar fracture.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> This prospective study was conducted from May-November 2018 at the department of Orthopedics, Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan. It was inferred that functional outcome of pediatric displaced supracondylar humeral fractures is satisfactory when managed with percutaneous crossed K-wire fixation. It included 83 children with supracondylar fractures. They were treated with percutaneous crossed K-wire fixation. Patients were then followed up to determine satisfactory functional outcome according to Flynn’s criteria. Data entry and analysis was done using SPSS 21.0.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Eight-three patients were included. The mean±standard deviation age of this study population was 7.03±3.39 years. Out of the study participants, 47 (56.6%) were males and 36 (43.4%) were females. 71.1% of the patients were of Gartland class II fractures and 28.9% were of Gartland class III. 43.4% had an injury due to fall while playing while 19.3% had fallen from height. 80.7% were found to have a satisfactory functional outcome.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> It was inferred that the functional outcome of pediatric displaced supracondylar humeral fractures is satisfactory when managed with percutaneous crossed K-wire fixation.</p>

Neurovascular complications in supracondylar humeral fractures in children

1988 ◽  
Vol 107 (4) ◽  
pp. 203-205 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. B. van Vugt ◽  
R. V. S. M. Severijnen ◽  
C. Festen
Keyword(s):  
Humeral Fractures ◽  
Fractures In Children ◽  
Supracondylar Humeral Fractures
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