Open AccessClosed Reduction Percutaneous Pinning of a Pediatric Supracondylar Distal Humerus Fracture
Author(s) -
Hannah A. Dineen,
Jennifer A. Stone,
Robert F. Ostrum
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of orthopaedic trauma
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.221
H-Index - 121
eISSN - 1531-2291
pISSN - 0890-5339
DOI - 10.1097/bot.0000000000001523
Subject(s) - medicine , percutaneous pinning , humerus , reduction (mathematics) , fracture (geology) , percutaneous , surgery , orthodontics , geometry , mathematics , geotechnical engineering , engineering
Pediatric supracondylar humerus fractures are the most common type of fracture of the elbow in children. Treatment options for these fractures depend on the fracture type as well as the severity of the fracture; however, the standard of care is closed reduction and percutaneous pin fixation for Gartland type 2 and 3 fractures. Controversy exists regarding the ideal pin configuration, size, and number of pins for best stabilization. We present a technique video illustrating our method of lateral entry-pinning of a type 3 supracondylar humerus fracture using three 2.0-mm smooth pins.