Arm Board Technique for Closed Reduction Percutaneous Pinning of Displaced Supracondylar Fractures of Humerus in

Vivek M Sodhai1, Sandeep A Patwardhan1, Samuel O Alao2

  • 1Department of Paediatric Orthopaedics, Sancheti Institute for Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Pune, Maharashtra, India.

Insights

Closed reduction percutaneous pinning (CRPP) is standard for pediatric humerus fractures. This note details a simplified CRPP technique using a radiolucent arm board for easier C-arm manipulation and predictable outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Pediatric orthopedics
  • Surgical techniques

Background:

  • Displaced supracondylar humerus fractures are common in children.
  • Closed reduction percutaneous pinning (CRPP) is the established treatment.
  • Existing CRPP methods can be complex to perform and manage.