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Pediatric elbow fractures in a major trauma center in iran
Akbar Behdad1, Samin Behdad2, Mehrdad Hosseinpour2
1Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, IR Iran.
Insights
Pediatric elbow fractures are common, with boys aged 4-8 most affected by falls causing supracondylar fractures. Prompt treatment is vital to prevent serious complications.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Orthopedics
- Trauma Surgery
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Elbow fractures are a frequent pediatric injury.
- Accurate diagnosis and management are crucial to avoid severe complications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the epidemiology of pediatric elbow fractures.
- Analyze patient demographics, injury patterns, and outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Prospective study of 300 pediatric patients (<16 years) with elbow fractures.
- Data collected on age, gender, trauma mechanism, fracture type, and complications.
Main Results:
- Mean patient age was 8.1 years; boys were 2.6 times more likely to be injured.
- Falls accounted for 86% of injuries, with supracondylar fractures being most common.
- A significant association was found between gender and fracture type (P < 0.01).
Conclusions:
- Supracondylar fractures are the most prevalent type, particularly in boys aged 4-8 following falls.
- Effective treatment is essential for mitigating severe complications in pediatric elbow fractures.
Background:
Elbow fractures are one of the most common traumatic fractures in the pediatric population. Since severe complications may occur, appropriate diagnosis and treatment are imperative when dealing with this type of fracture.
Objectives:
The aim of this study was to evaluate the epidemiology of elbow fracture in children admitted in Alzahra hospital, Isfahan, IR Iran over a one year period.
Patients And Methods:
During a one year period, a prospective study was conducted on 300 patients under the age of 16 who had sustained elbow fractures. Data included age, gender, mechanism of trauma, type of elbow fractures, complications, and outcomes.
Results:
The mean age of the patients was 8.1 ± 2.31 years old. Boys were injured 2.6 times more often than the girls. Falling was the major cause of pediatric elbow fractures (86%). Supra condylar were the most common type of fracture. There was a significant association between gender and type of injury (P < 0.01).
Conclusions:
Supracondylar fracture is the most common fracture type resulting from 4 - 8 year old boys' falls. Our findings indicate the critical nature of appropriate treatment in order to prevent severe complications.
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