To Study the Functional Outcome of Biplanar Crossed Pin K Wire Fixation in Displaced Supracondylar Humerus Fracture in Children

Abstract

BACKGROUND: supracondylar humerus fracture represents most common fracture around elbow in children. This type of fracture usually results due to fall while playing or fall from height on outstretched hand. The treatment of displaced supracondylar fracture of the humerus is one of the most challenging one to prevent complications. METHOD: The study was conducted at department of orthopedics dr. Shankarrao Chavan Government Medical College and Hospital Nanded for treatment of supracondylar humerus fracture .this is a prospective study of 60 cases over period of 18 months ( 2019- 2020 ) RESULT: Extension type fractures were seen in 98.33% of the cases as compared to exion type in 1.66% of the patients.70% had Gartland type III fractures and 30% had type II fractures. 45 had almost full range of motion, 9 had restricted exion ranging from >5 to 10 degrees, 4 children had restriction of exion between 10 to 15 degrees and 2 patients had restricted exion from 15 to 20 degrees. The average restriction of exion was 5.83 degrees. Outcome of patients were graded as per the criteria given by Flynn et al and according to it 46 patients had excellent outcomes, 8 had good results, 4 cases had fair outcomes while only 2 patients had poor results. Out of the 60 patients, 58 (96.66%) had satisfactory outcomes and only 2 (3.33%) had unsatisfactory outcome. CONCLUSION: Percutaneous kirschner wire pinning is a minimally invasive technique that provides a better functional outcome with minimal complications. Hence we concluded that closed reduction and crossed percutaneous pinning is a effective method of treatment .