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Nerve Injuries Following Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures-A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

J Terrence Jose Jerome^1,2, Surendran Ganesan³, Thirumagal Kuppusamy²

¹Department of Orthopedics, Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College and Hospital, Perambalur, India.

Journal of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America

|June 17, 2026

Summary

Pediatric supracondylar humerus fractures (SCHFs) often involve nerve palsy, typically resolving within 2-6 months with observation. Surgical exploration is reserved for specific indications like entrapment or lack of recovery.

Keywords:

Nerve injury Neurological outcome Pediatric Supracondylar humerus fracture

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Orthopedics
Pediatric Trauma Surgery
Neurology

Background:

Nerve palsy is a known complication of pediatric supracondylar humerus fractures (SCHFs).
Uncertainty exists regarding the optimal management of nerve injuries, balancing observation versus surgical exploration.
This study synthesizes current evidence on the incidence, patterns, recovery, and management of nerve injuries in pediatric SCHFs.

Purpose of the Study:

To systematically review and synthesize contemporary evidence on nerve injuries associated with pediatric SCHFs.
To determine the incidence, injury patterns, and neurological outcomes of traumatic and iatrogenic nerve injuries.
To provide evidence-based guidance on the management and recovery of nerve palsies in pediatric SCHFs.

Main Methods:

A systematic review of PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science was performed following PRISMA 2020 guidelines.
Included studies reported nerve injury incidence or neurological outcomes in pediatric SCHFs.
Random-effect meta-analysis was used for quantitative synthesis, with descriptive synthesis for management and recovery.

Main Results:

Nerve injury occurred in 11.3% of pediatric SCHFs, predominantly traumatic median/anterior interosseous nerve (AIN) palsy.
Iatrogenic palsy occurred in 3.7% of surgically treated fractures, mainly affecting the ulnar nerve.
Most nerve deficits resolved within 2-6 months, with median/AIN palsies recovering fastest.

Conclusions:

Nerve palsy is common in pediatric SCHFs, usually transient neuropraxia with good prognosis.
Observation is appropriate for most closed, well-perfused injuries; surgical exploration is reserved for specific indications.
Early pin removal may help ulnar palsy related to medial pin placement, while selective exploration is recommended for persistent deficits.