The pulseless supracondylar humeral fracture: Our experience and a 1-year follow-up.
Title | The pulseless supracondylar humeral fracture: Our experience and a 1-year follow-up. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2018 |
Authors | Delniotis, I., & Ktenidis K. |
Journal | J Trauma Acute Care Surg |
Volume | 85 |
Issue | 4 |
Pagination | 711-716 |
Date Published | 2018 Oct |
ISSN | 2163-0763 |
Keywords | Adolescent, Bone Wires, Brachial Artery, Child, Child, Preschool, Closed Fracture Reduction, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Hand, Humans, Humeral Fractures, Male, Open Fracture Reduction, Peripheral Nerve Injuries, Pulse, Radial Artery, Regional Blood Flow, Retrospective Studies, Treatment Outcome, Ultrasonography, Doppler, Duplex, Vascular System Injuries |
Abstract | BACKGROUND: Although the pulseless supracondylar humeral fracture (SHF) in children is well known in the bibliography, controversy still exists regarding the treatment strategy. The purpose of this study was: (a) to describe our policy with pulseless hands following SHF and (b) evaluate the functional outcome in a 1-year follow-up. |
DOI | 10.1097/TA.0000000000002007 |
Alternate Journal | J Trauma Acute Care Surg |
PubMed ID | 29985242 |