Supracondylar fracture of humerus
Conditions
Interventions
Group A (Trial group):After surgery, use polymer plaster braces to fix the affected limb in a functional position for a duration of 2 weeks. Remove the brace after 2 weeks, remove the Kirschner wire a
Group B (Control group):After surgery, use polymer plaster braces to fix the affected limb in a functional position for a period of 3 weeks. Remove the brace after 3 weeks, remove the Kirschner wire a
Sponsors
The Second Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
No minimum to 14 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Age under 14 years old; 2. Diagnosed by imaging as Gartland type II and III extension type humeral epicondylar fractures; 3. Within 7 days after injury, undergo closed reduction and percutaneous needle fixation surgery at our hospital; 4. The legal guardian of the patient signs an informed consent form.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Pathological fracture or concomitant severe fractures at other sites; 2. Open fracture or concomitant significant nerve or vascular injury; 3. History of prior surgical intervention or functional impairment on the affected elbow; 4. Presence of severe systemic medical conditions (e.g., coagulopathy, severe cardiac disease) rendering the patient unfit for surgery; 5. Patients unlikely to complete the required follow-up schedule.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Flynn Elbow Function Rating Criteria at 12 Weeks Postoperatively; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Range of motion of elbow joint;Complication rates included malunion (Baumann angle change >12°), re-fracture, pin tract infection, iatrogenic nerve injury, and heterotopic ossification.;Baumann;Carrying angle;Lateral humeral head angle; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactBai Rui
The Second Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University
Outcome results
None listed