Study to assess the functional outcome of supracondylar humerus fracture in paediatric age group fixed by different methods of pinning

Comparison of crossed pinning vs lateral pinning in fixation of supracondylar humerus fracture in paediatric age group- a randomised control trial - nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/04/066233

Enrollment

Registered

2024-04-24

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-12-09

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: S424- Fracture of lower end of humerus

Interventions

Intervention1: lateral pinning: lateral pinning of paediatric supracondylar humerus fracture done in 30 minutes Control Intervention1: cross pinning: cross pinning of paediatric supracondylar humerus

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Gartland type 2 and 3 supracondylar humerus fracture, closed fractures, age under 13 years

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Gartland type 1 supracondylar humerus fracture, open and compound fractures, flexion type of fractures, age more than 13 years

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
baumann angle and carrying angle correction measured in elbow X-raysTimepoint: pre operative elbow xray, immediate post operative xray at day 1 after surgery	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
baumann angle and carrying angle correction measured in elbow X-rays after k wire removalTimepoint: 1 month following surgery after k wire removal, at 3 and 6 months of post operative follow up;functional outcome measurement using Flynn criteria on follow upTimepoint: 1 month following surgery after k wire removal, 3 and 6 months of post operative follow up	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr K Rajavel

SRM medical college hospital and research centre

rajavelk@srmist.edu.in9894716229

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026