FUNCTIONAL OUTCOME IN SUPRACONDYLAR HUMERUS FRACTURE IN CHILDREN- A COMPARATIVE STUDY

Abstract

Introduction: The aim of the study is to compare functional outcome of close and open cross 
pinning in treatment of supracondylar humerus fracture(Gartland type 3) in children. All 
patients operated with cross pinning were included in this study. The age range was 4-12 
years at the time of surgery. All patients were followed till the fracture united radiologically. 
Materials and methods: Cases with displaced supracondylar humerus fractures (Gartland 
type-3) admitted and treated by close and open cross pinning were included in the study. All 
patients which met the inclusion criteria were operated with either closed or open l cross 
pinning.