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Percutaneous cross-pinning versus two lateral entry pinning in Gartland type III pediatric supracondylar humerus fractures

Abstract
Background Supracondylar humerus fracture is the most common elbow fracture in children aged 5–7 years, affecting boys more than girls and the majority of fractures are of the extension type. These fractures are usually associated with a number of complications including neurovascular injuries, malunion, and elbow stiffness. Gartland type III fractures are usually treated by closed reduction and p...
Keywords
Percutaneous pinning
Medicine
Humerus
Percutaneous
Surgery
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Good health and well-being

2019
Article


Percutaneous cross-pinning versus two lateral entry pinning in Gartland type III pediatric supracondylar humerus fractures

Percutaneous cross-pinning versus two lateral entry pinning in Gartland type III pediatric supracondylar humerus fractures

Abstract
Background Supracondylar humerus fracture is the most common elbow fracture in children aged 5–7 years, affecting boys more than girls and the majority of fractures are of the extension type. These fractures are usually associated with a number of complications including neurovascular injuries, malunion, and elbow stiffness. Gartland type III fractures are usually treated by closed reduction and p...
Keywords
Percutaneous pinning
Medicine
Humerus
Percutaneous
Surgery
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Good health and well-being

2019
Article