Supracondylar fracture of Humerus
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Supracondylar Fracture of Humerus;
a Case Presentation and a Brief Review
Farbod Zahedi TajrishiBabol University of Medical Sciences
Nov. 2015
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Case
• 11-year-old school-boy• Falling on outstretched hand while playing in
school• Referred with his mother as company• Had a radiograph with them which showed
supracondylar fx. of left humerus
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Presentation and Physical Exam
• Pain, tenderness, inflation & deformity in the distal part of left arm (elbow region)
• Other extremities were NL• NL Color & temp. of the affected extremity • NL radial, ulnar & brachial pulses• NL Capillary filling• NL radial, ulnar, median & musculocutaneous
nerves (motor & sensory)
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Orders and Taken Actions
• IV line• AP & lat. X-ray of left elbow• Full-length x-ray of left arm & forearm• Reduction• Splint (in neutral position)• Ice pack, elevation• N/V check every 1 hour• NPO and OR list registration
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Diagnosis and typing
• Supracondylar fx. of left humerus• AO classification: 13A2• Extension type• Angulation + / displacement + / rotation +
(posterolateral movement)
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Epidemiology
- Mostly seen in children (mostly boys)- Only 3% of all fractures in adults- Peak age: 5-7- Left or non-dominant side predominates
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Etiology
- Supracondylar area is vulnerable because:1. the bone in this area is less cylindrical2. Laxity of ligaments permits hyperextensionAnd …- Two types:1. Extension type (more common)2. Flexion type
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Clinical Presentation
- Elbow deformity- Edema- Ecchymosis- Tenderness in fx. Site- Crepitation- Limited motion of elbow
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Treatment- Splint / long cast if no displacement- Surgical fixation with pin if displaced, 3-week cast after
surgery, 3-week sling after removing the cast!! Elevation is necessary after casting or surgery in order to regulate bloodstream and reduce inflation.
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Complications- Compartment syndrome
- Brachial artery injury -> Volkmann Ischemic Syn.
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Complications
- Nerve injury (usually reversible) : median & radial in ext. type / ulnar in flex. type
- Malunion -> Cubitus Varus deformity (tx: surgery)
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Complications
• Myositis Ossificans
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Thanks for your time and attention
Farbod Zahedi TajrishiNov. 2015