Abstract：Objective To evaluate the effect of open reduction and multi-dimensional several pin fixation of Gartland type Ⅲ supracondylar fractures with late callus formation in children.Methods The study involved 37 children of Gartland type m supracondylar fractures with late callus formation undergone posteromedial elbow incision,open reduction via bilateral triceps sparing approach,several K-wire internal fixation and early functional rehabilitation from May 2009 to May 2011.There were 23 males and 14 females at 3-13 years of age (mean,7 years).Postoperative results were evaluated according to Flynn standard.Mean 9.5 months of follow-up was made.Results The results were excellent in 28 cases,good in five,fair in two and poor in two.No serious complications occurred after operation.Conclusion Open reduction and multi-dimensional several K-wire fixation is an effective treatment for Gartland type Ⅲ supracondylar fractures with late callus formation in children and hence provides a choice for clinical use.
YANG De-sheng,LI Zhong-wei,JIN Ge-le et al. Open reduction and multipin internal fixation of type Ⅲ supracondylar humerus fractures with late callus formation in children[J]. CHINESE JOURNAL OF TRAUMA, 2013, 29(10): 966-969.
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