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Both lateral and medial/lateral entry pin fixation effective in supracondylar fractures
August 2013
Both lateral and medial/lateral entry pin fixation effective in supracondylar fractures
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Lateral Entry Compared with Medial and Lateral Entry Pin Fixation for Completely Displaced Supracondylar Humeral Fractures in Children: A Randomized Clinical Trial
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007 Apr;89(4):706-12Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
52 children with completely displaced (Type-III) extension supracondylar humerus fracture were randomized to receive either lateral entry pin fixation, or crossed lateral and medial entry pin fixation. This study aimed to compare loss to reduction and incidence of iatrogenic ulnar nerve injury. Results demonstrated that both procedures were effective in treating type-III extension supracondylar hu...
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