Low incidence of flexion-type supracondylar humerus fractures but high rate of complications: A population-based study during 2000–2009
Background and purpose — Supracondylar humerus fractures are the most common type of elbow fracture in children. A small proportion of them are flexion-type fractures. We analyzed their current incidence, injury history, clinical and radiographic findings, treatment, and outcomes. Patients and metho...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Medical Journals Sweden
2016-07-01
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| Series: | Acta Orthopaedica |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17453674.2016.1176825 |