Malunited Supracondylar Fractures Of Humerus In Children – A Unique Case
Journal Title: Journal of Bone and Joint Diseases - Year 2018, Vol 0, Issue 0
Abstract
Supracondylar fractures of the humerus represent a signicant burden of injuries in children, accounting for 12-–17% of all paediatric fractures and are one of the most commonest fractures requiring surgical intervention, with a high prevalence of associated short- term complications such as nerve injuries and long- term complications such as cubitus varus. We report a peculiar case of a 7-year year-old female presenting with a stiff elbow due to a malunited supracondylar fracture humerus in the form of an anterior humero-ulnar bony bar. e patient was treated by surgical excision of the bar and followed up post-operatively for dramatic improvement in range of movements of the elbow.
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Praveen Sarogi, Vishnu Vajpai
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