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Arthroscopic Correction of a Supracondylar Malunion in a Child.


ABSTRACT: Malunions are a well-recognized complication of pediatric supracondylar humeral fractures. Results of corrective osteotomies vary, and complication rates have been reported to be as high as 40%. Considering the high rate of complications for malunion correction, we investigated the feasibility of arthroscopy. We present a technique for arthroscopic supracondylar osteotomy and percutaneous pinning. There are many advantages of an arthroscopic approach to malunion correction, including extension-type deformity correction, safe access to the anterior humerus, and minimal dissection and scarring; any intracapsular contracture can be addressed as well. Elbow arthroscopy appears to be a viable option in the pediatric orthopaedic surgeon's armamentarium.

SUBMITTER: Koehler SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4523619 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Arthroscopic Correction of a Supracondylar Malunion in a Child.

Koehler Steven M SM   Sakamoto Sara S   Abernathie Brenon L BL   Hausman Michael R MR  

Arthroscopy techniques 20150518 3


Malunions are a well-recognized complication of pediatric supracondylar humeral fractures. Results of corrective osteotomies vary, and complication rates have been reported to be as high as 40%. Considering the high rate of complications for malunion correction, we investigated the feasibility of arthroscopy. We present a technique for arthroscopic supracondylar osteotomy and percutaneous pinning. There are many advantages of an arthroscopic approach to malunion correction, including extension-t  ...[more]

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