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Hannah A Dineen1, Joseph Stone2, Robert F Ostrum2
1Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center, Indianapolis, IN.
Abstract:
Pediatric supracondylar humerus fractures are the most common type of fracture of the elbow in children. Treatment options for these fractures depend on the fracture type as well as the severity of the fracture; however, the standard of care is closed reduction and percutaneous pin fixation for Gartland type 2 and 3 fractures. Controversy exists regarding the ideal pin configuration, size, and number of pins for best stabilization. We present a technique video illustrating our method of lateral entry-pinning of a type 3 supracondylar humerus fracture using three 2.0-mm smooth pins.
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