Is Supine Position Superior to Prone Position in the Surgical Pinning of Supracondylar Humerus Fracture in Children?

Is Supine Position Superior to Prone Position in the Surgical Pinning of Supracondylar Humerus Fracture in Children?

Background: Supracondylar humerus fracture (SCHF) is a frequent injury in pediatric ages. Closed reduction and percutaneous pin fixation is a common treatment of displaced SCHF. Surgery is usually performed in the supine position; otherwise the prone position allows an easier fracture reduction and...

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Main Authors: Vito Pavone, Andrea Vescio, Maria Riccioli, Annalisa Culmone, Pierluigi Cosentino, Marco Caponnetto, Sara Dimartino, Gianluca Testa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-07-01
Series:Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology
Subjects:
pediatric fractures
supracondylar humerus fracture
pinning techniques
supine position
prone position
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2411-5142/5/3/57

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