The Role of Patient Position in the Surgical Treatment of Supracondylar Fractures of the Humerus: Comparison of Prone and Supine Position

The Role of Patient Position in the Surgical Treatment of Supracondylar Fractures of the Humerus: Comparison of Prone and Supine Position

<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Supracondylar fractures of the humerus (SCHF) make up about one-third of pediatric fractures and are the most common elbow fractures in children. Reduction and fixation of SC fractures can be performed with the patient in the prone or supine position. Ho...

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Main Authors: Marco Sapienza, Gianluca Testa, Andrea Vescio, Flora Maria Chiara Panvini, Alessia Caldaci, Stefania Claudia Parisi, Vito Pavone, Federico Canavese
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Medicina
Subjects:
supracondylar humerus fracture
prone position
supine position
children
outcome
complications
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/59/2/374

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