Comments on: Xray of Flexion Type Supracondylar Fracture In A Child

By: Dr Arun Pal Singh

Dr Arun Pal Singh — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 02:20:32 +0000

@Ahmed Abulmagd,

Yes! That is acceptable method of the treatment.

Where do you work?

By: Ahmed Abulmagd

Ahmed Abulmagd — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 10:46:24 +0000

I treat this fx with single trial of closed reduction and percutaneous pinning and AE posterior slab in full extension so i can assess the carrying angle, If x-ray is less satisfactory i proceed to open reduction and wirefixation through double approach (medial and lateral)

By: Dr Arun Pal Singh

Dr Arun Pal Singh — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 17:56:08 +0000

@Candice Shah,

The fracture is treated in plaster or traction. The treatment depends upon the individual and configuration of the fracture

By: Candice Shah

Candice Shah — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 11:27:55 +0000

Hi, I would like to know if this fracture is placed in a collar and cuff or just kept in extension as part of treatment?

By: Dr Arun Pal Singh

Dr Arun Pal Singh — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:39:39 +0000

@Ahmed Abulmagd,

Thanks.
Unfortunately I do not have the post op xray.
Next time.

What do you do?

By: Ahmed Abulmagd

Ahmed Abulmagd — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:52:50 +0000

In my institusion we used to do CR and percutaneous pinning or ORIF, i was wondering how will it look after pinning for this low supracondylar fx.
i remember in one exam how was the examiner mad of me when told him CR for supracondylar fx Gartland III
ur website is so helpful

By: Dr Arun Pal Singh

Dr Arun Pal Singh — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:02:00 +0000

@Ahmed Abulmagd,

Closed reduction and percutaneous pinning would be the treatment.

In case above is not feasible open reduction can be done.

Some also advocate closed reduction and plaster.

This patient was managed by CR and percutaneus pinning.

By: Ahmed Abulmagd

Ahmed Abulmagd — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 15:42:31 +0000

plz comment on plan of management and postop x-ray if feasible