Supracondylar Humerus Fracture
Conditions
Brief summary
The objective of this prospective randomized controlled trial is to evaluate and compare the outcome of the 2wire vs 3 wire crossed pin configurations in the management of supracondylar humeral fractures in children.
Detailed description
Fortyfive children with supracondylar humeral fractures were randomly divided into two groups. One group was treated with 2 crossed pins and the other group with 3 crossed pins. The mean age was 6.04±2.49 (1-12).. The follow-up period was 5 years, with no patients lost to follow up. Intervention: Twentytwo patients were managed by 2 crossed and 23 by 3 crossed pin method. All surgeries were performed by the same surgeon. Main Outcome Measurements: Postoperative stability, ulnar nerve injury, range of motions, and pin tract infections were evaluated.
Interventions
PROCEDUREcrossed pin configuration
comparison of two crossed pin fixation methods
Sponsors
Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SEQUENTIAL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
1 Years to 12 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* The inclusion criteria was children with closed extension Type III of supracondylar fracture of humerus.
Exclusion criteria
* Patients with Type I and Type II injuries, flexion type injuries, open fractures and patients above the age of 12 years were excluded from the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| functional outcome of two fixation techniques | 5 years | comparison of Flynn's criteria |
Outcome results
None listed