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Orthopedic Trauma Directions 2005; 3(2): 1-8
DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-870088
DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-870088
Supracondylar humeral fractures in children
Open versus closed reductionFurther Information
Publication History
Publication Date:
24 May 2005 (online)
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Summary
Closed reduction and percutaneous pinning may be favored slightly when compared with open reduction in the treatment of supracondylar humeral fractures in children. Elbow range of motion appears to be better in this group and there is a suggestion that these patients may have shorter hospitalization times and slightly shorter healing times. However, it has also been shown that open reduction can be safe and effective, and the two methods give similar results in humeral-ulnar angle differences and neurological impairment. Additional studies are recommended to verify and further clarify these results.
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Strength of evidence | Average methods score (out of 10).