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Comparison of Cross Pin Configurations in Supracondylar Humerus Fracture Treatment: 2 Pins Versus 3 Pins

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Supracondylar Humerus Fracture
Interventions
Procedure: crossed pin configuration
Registration Number
NCT04582123
Lead Sponsor
Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital
Brief Summary

The objective of this prospective randomized controlled trial is to evaluate and compare the outcome of the 2wire vs 3 wire crossed pin configurations in the management of supracondylar humeral fractures in children.

Detailed Description

Fortyfive children with supracondylar humeral fractures were randomly divided into two groups. One group was treated with 2 crossed pins and the other group with 3 crossed pins. The mean age was 6.04±2.49 (1-12).. The follow-up period was 5 years, with no patients lost to follow up.

Intervention: Twentytwo patients were managed by 2 crossed and 23 by 3 crossed pin method. All surgeries were performed by the same surgeon.

Main Outcome Measurements: Postoperative stability, ulnar nerve injury, range of motions, and pin tract infections were evaluated.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
45
Inclusion Criteria
  • The inclusion criteria was children with closed extension Type III of supracondylar fracture of humerus.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients with Type I and Type II injuries, flexion type injuries, open fractures and patients above the age of 12 years were excluded from the study.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SEQUENTIAL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
comparison of two cross pin fixation methodscrossed pin configurationFixation of supracondylar humerus fractures with 2 crossed pins and 3 crossed pins are compared in terms of Flynn's criteria
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
functional outcome of two fixation techniques5 years

comparison of Flynn's criteria

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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