2024年10月23日 · Supracondylar humeral fractures, often simply referred to as supracondylar fractures, are a classic pediatric injury which requires vigilance as imaging findings can be subtle.

2023年11月25日 · Supracondylar fractures are the commonest fracture at the elbow in pediatric patients. They result from force applied across the elbow, usually following a fall. The supracondylar region is the weakest point in the developing elbow …

2025年1月19日 · Pediatric supracondylar fractures are one of the most common traumatic fractures see in children and most commonly occur in children 5-7 years of age, usually from a fall on an outstretched hand. Treatment is usually closed reduction and percutanous pinning (CRPP), with the urgency depending on whether the hand remains perfused or not.

2023年5月9日 · The Gartland classification of supracondylar fractures of the humerus is based on the degree and direction of displacement, and the presence of intact cortex. It applies to extension supracondylar fractures rather than the rare flexion supracondylar fracture.

2023年8月4日 · Describe the clinical and radiological features of non-displaced and displaced supracondylar humerus fractures. Identify neurovascular injuries associated with supracondylar humerus fractures. Describe the management of non-displaced and displaced supracondylar humerus fractures, including those with neurovascular compromise.

2012年6月25日 · Supracondylar humerus fractures are the most common fractures of the humerus at the elbow in children. The key role belongs to the age and immaturity of the humerus region. Treatment, even today represents the problem of bone and joint surgery. Gartland classification divides these fractures into four types.

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2021年5月22日 · Lateral radiograph of the elbow demonstrates a Gartland type III supracondylar fracture, with posterior displacement of the distal fracture fragment (white arrow) compared to the proximal fracture fragment (black arrow) , as well as overriding of fracture fragments.

Lateral and AP radiographs are usually sufficient, and in many instances demonstrate an obvious fracture. Often, however, no fracture line can be identified. In such cases assessing for indirect signs is essential:

This pathway details the classifying and treatment of supracondylar humerus fractures with the Gartland method. It should be used by providers in the Emergency Department in conjunction with Orthopaedics.