The Comparison of Cross Pin Configurations in the Treatment of Gartland Type III Supracondylar Humerus Fractures: 2 Pins Versus 3 Pins
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Supracondylar Humerus Fracture
- Sponsor
- Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital
- Enrollment
- 45
- Primary Endpoint
- functional outcome of two fixation techniques
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 5 years ago
Overview
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.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
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.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
functional outcome of two fixation techniques
Time Frame: 5 years
comparison of Flynn's criteria