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Controversial topics in the management of displaced supracondylar humerus fractures in children

Authors: Juan Pretell-Mazzini, Juan Rodriguez-Martin, Ismael Auñon-Martin, José Alberto Zafra-Jimenez

Published in: Strategies in Trauma and Limb Reconstruction | Issue 2/2011

Abstract

The aim of our study was to review the literature looking for the up to date information regarding these controversial topics. An electronic literature search was performed using the Medline/PubMed database. A closed reduction attempt should always be done first. It is more important to engage both columns as well as divergence of the pins no matter whatever configuration is applied. Time to surgery seems to be not an important factor to increase the risk of complications as well as open reduction rate. Usually neurological injuries present a spontaneous recovery. If there is absent pulse, we should follow the algorithm associated with the perfusion of the hand.

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Title: Controversial topics in the management of displaced supracondylar humerus fractures in children
Authors: Juan Pretell-Mazzini
Juan Rodriguez-Martin
Ismael Auñon-Martin
José Alberto Zafra-Jimenez
Publication date: 01-08-2011
Publisher: Springer Milan
Published in: Strategies in Trauma and Limb Reconstruction / Issue 2/2011
Print ISSN: 1828-8936
Electronic ISSN: 1828-8928
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11751-011-0114-3

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