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RMJ. 2022; 47(1): 137-140


Functional outcome of closed reduction of supracondylar humerus fracture with Cross Kirschner Wire in children

Mohammed Bagir Al-Sharaa, Mohammed Shihab Al-Edanni.

Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the functional outcome of percutaneous cross two K wires fixation for Gartland types II and III fractures of humerus.
Methodology: This prospective study included 80 patients with supracondylar humeral fracture, who underwent closed reduction and fixation by two crossed Kirschner wires. We included children with age <15 years with closed fractures with Gartland types II and III, while the patient with vascular injury, open, irreducible fractures were excluded. The patients were following up for 6 months and assessed functionally by Flynn’s criteria.
Results: The mean age of patients was 8.1 years. Trauma while child playing was the main mechanism of injury in 43(59.8%) children and 46(57.5%) fractures were of the type Gartland type III. Union was achieved between 6-8 weeks in all children. The functional outcome showed that 40(50%) patients had excellent, 24(30%) good, 16(20%) fair, and none had a poor result as per Flyn’s Criteria.
Conclusion: Percutaneous Kirshner wires fixation results in good functional outcome, short hospital stays and minimal complications.

Key words: Closed, percutaneous reduction, suprcondylar humerus fracture, and Kirschner wire.


 
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Al-Sharaa MB, Al-Edanni MS. Functional outcome of closed reduction of supracondylar humerus fracture with Cross Kirschner Wire in children. RMJ. 2022; 47(1): 137-140.


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Al-Sharaa MB, Al-Edanni MS. Functional outcome of closed reduction of supracondylar humerus fracture with Cross Kirschner Wire in children. https://www.rmj.org.pk/?mno=65790 [Access: December 06, 2023].


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Al-Sharaa MB, Al-Edanni MS. Functional outcome of closed reduction of supracondylar humerus fracture with Cross Kirschner Wire in children. RMJ. 2022; 47(1): 137-140.



Vancouver/ICMJE Style

Al-Sharaa MB, Al-Edanni MS. Functional outcome of closed reduction of supracondylar humerus fracture with Cross Kirschner Wire in children. RMJ. (2022), [cited December 06, 2023]; 47(1): 137-140.



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Al-Sharaa, M. B. & Al-Edanni, . M. S. (2022) Functional outcome of closed reduction of supracondylar humerus fracture with Cross Kirschner Wire in children. RMJ, 47 (1), 137-140.



Turabian Style

Al-Sharaa, Mohammed Bagir, and Mohammed Shihab Al-Edanni. 2022. Functional outcome of closed reduction of supracondylar humerus fracture with Cross Kirschner Wire in children. Rawal Medical Journal, 47 (1), 137-140.



Chicago Style

Al-Sharaa, Mohammed Bagir, and Mohammed Shihab Al-Edanni. "Functional outcome of closed reduction of supracondylar humerus fracture with Cross Kirschner Wire in children." Rawal Medical Journal 47 (2022), 137-140.



MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Al-Sharaa, Mohammed Bagir, and Mohammed Shihab Al-Edanni. "Functional outcome of closed reduction of supracondylar humerus fracture with Cross Kirschner Wire in children." Rawal Medical Journal 47.1 (2022), 137-140. Print.



APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Al-Sharaa, M. B. & Al-Edanni, . M. S. (2022) Functional outcome of closed reduction of supracondylar humerus fracture with Cross Kirschner Wire in children. Rawal Medical Journal, 47 (1), 137-140.