Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Bones of the Upper Limb: Humerus01:19

Bones of the Upper Limb: Humerus

5.4K
The upper limb consists of the arm, forearm, wrist, and hand bones. The humerus is the single bone of the upper arm region. Proximally, it has a large, spherical, smooth head that articulates with the glenoid cavity of the scapula to form the glenohumeral or shoulder joint. The margin of the head is the anatomical neck, a residual epiphyseal plate. Laterally it extends to form bony projections called the greater tubercle and the lesser tubercle. Next to the tubercles is the surgical neck, a...
5.4K
Fractures: Bone Repair01:27

Fractures: Bone Repair

3.9K
Treatment for a fracture is based on the type of break, the bone affected, and the patient's age.
Minor fractures with no bone displacement are treated by immobilizing the fractured bone using a cast or splint. However, in the case of fractures with displaced bones, the broken bones are repositioned before immobilization to ensure successful healing without deformation and loss of function. The realignment of fractured bone ends is performed through a process called reduction. If the...
3.9K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Free-breathing Dynamic MRI Analysis of Three-dimensional Diaphragm Curvatures in Pediatric Patients with Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome.

Radiology. Cardiothoracic imaging·2026
Same author

Tether Breakage Across First-generation and Second-generation Vertebral Body Tethering Devices in Treating Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.

Journal of pediatric orthopedics·2026
Same author

A mentorship model for robotic-assisted navigation in pediatric spine surgery.

Journal of robotic surgery·2026
Same author

Trends of E-Scooter-Related Pediatric Orthopaedic Injuries: 20 Years of Nationally Representative Data.

The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons·2026
Same author

Factors Influencing Time to Return of Elbow Motion in Completely Displaced and Flexion Type Pediatric Supracondylar Humeral Fractures.

Journal of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America·2026
Same author

Trends in Pediatric Orthopaedic Firearm Injuries: A 28-Year National Representative Database Review.

Journal of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Oct 11, 2025

Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
10:10

Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

Published on: July 5, 2011

43.4K

Standardizing a Postoperative Protocol for Supracondylar Humerus Fractures.

Jessica H Heyer1, Jason B Anari, Keith D Baldwin

  • 1Department of Orthopaedics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA.

Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics
|December 3, 2021
PubMed
Summary

Standardizing postoperative protocols for pediatric supracondylar humerus fractures is crucial. This study found no significant differences in outcomes or complications among liberal, intermediate, and conservative elbow motion protocols.

More Related Videos

Minimally Invasive Treatment for Thoracolumbar Burst Fracture Using Sagittal Alignment Screws and A Trauma Reduction Device
04:19

Minimally Invasive Treatment for Thoracolumbar Burst Fracture Using Sagittal Alignment Screws and A Trauma Reduction Device

Published on: November 8, 2024

644
Novel Triple-Loop Technique for Suturing TFCC Injuries without Transosseous Tunnel
08:27

Novel Triple-Loop Technique for Suturing TFCC Injuries without Transosseous Tunnel

Published on: May 23, 2025

324

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Oct 11, 2025

Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
10:10

Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

Published on: July 5, 2011

43.4K
Minimally Invasive Treatment for Thoracolumbar Burst Fracture Using Sagittal Alignment Screws and A Trauma Reduction Device
04:19

Minimally Invasive Treatment for Thoracolumbar Burst Fracture Using Sagittal Alignment Screws and A Trauma Reduction Device

Published on: November 8, 2024

644
Novel Triple-Loop Technique for Suturing TFCC Injuries without Transosseous Tunnel
08:27

Novel Triple-Loop Technique for Suturing TFCC Injuries without Transosseous Tunnel

Published on: May 23, 2025

324

Area of Science:

  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Pediatric Orthopaedics
  • Trauma Surgery

Background:

  • Supracondylar humerus fractures are the most common surgically treated upper extremity fractures in children.
  • A standardized postoperative protocol is currently lacking.
  • Advanced practice providers are increasingly involved in fracture care, necessitating standardized protocols.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare outcomes following operative fixation of supracondylar humerus fractures using three distinct postoperative management protocols.
  • To evaluate the impact of early versus delayed unrestricted elbow motion on patient outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 100 pediatric patients with supracondylar humerus fractures (2014-2015).
  • Classification of postoperative protocols into liberal, intermediate, and conservative based on the timing of unrestricted elbow motion.
  • Evaluation of range of motion, functional elbow motion, clinical function, and postoperative complications.

Main Results:

  • No significant differences were observed in patient demographics or fracture types across the three protocol groups.
  • Range of motion, functional motion, and clinical elbow function showed no statistically significant differences between groups.
  • Zero postoperative complications, including reoperation, refracture, or infection, were reported in any group.

Conclusions:

  • The choice of postoperative protocol (liberal, intermediate, or conservative) did not impact outcomes or complication rates for operatively treated supracondylar humerus fractures.
  • A standardized liberal protocol may be considered for efficiency in busy orthopaedic centers.