Humeral Supracondylar Fractures in Children: A Novel Technique of Lateral External Fixation and Kirschner Wiring
Introduction: Supracondylar fracture of the humerus is the most common fracture around the elbow in children. Pinning with Kirschner wires (K-wires) after open or closed reduction is generally accepted as the primary treatment modality. However, it comes with the risk of persistent instability...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Malaysian Orthopaedic Association
2016-07-01
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| Series: | Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal |
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| Online Access: | http://www.morthoj.org/2016/v10n2/humeral-supracondylar-fractures.pdf |