A Type IV Extension Supracondylar Fracture With Comminuted Fracture Pattern: A Case Report
Edward Abraham,
Abhishek Deshpande,
Asher Lichtig
et al.
Abstract:Case:
A three year, 11 month old girl sustained a right displaced extension supracondylar fracture (ESF) of the humerus with comminution of the lateral column after an indoor fall. At surgery, fracture reduction showed multidirectional instability. Adequate reduction was achieved by applying longitudinal traction of the arm with partial elbow flexion and forearm supination. One percutaneous medial pin, followed by one lateral cross pin, was used to immobilize the fracture. Normal posterolateral new… Show more
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