TY  - JOUR
T1  - An Overview on Supracondylar Fracture Complications and Management Approach: A Simple Review of the Literature
A1  - Ammar Y. Alshibely
A1  - Fares A. M. Alaqeel
A1  - Adel A. A. Asiri
A1  - Abdullah R. Alshehri
A1  - Abdulsalam A. A. Alshehri
A1  - Mohammed A. Almuashi
A1  - Emad A. N. Hadal
A1  - Fatimah A. Alfaim
A1  - Nawaf S. Al Hufayyan
A1  - Fawaz S. Alosaimi
A1  - Sami A. Alahmari
JF  - International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Allied Sciences
JO  - Int J Pharm Res Allied Sci
SN  - 2277-3657
Y1  - 2020
VL  - 9
IS  - 4
SP  - 142
EP  - 146
N2  - Background: Fractures cause problems for all human beings during their life. Supracondylar fractures are the most common pediatric elbow fracture and carry significant potential for neurovascular compromise. These fractures of the distal humerus are often problematic in terms of diagnosis, treatment, and complications. Proper care requires appropriate assessment and prompt care of patients whose fractures pose the greatest risk for long-term complications. Objectives: We aimed to review the recent literature on supracondylar fractures along with its associated complications. Methodology: The PubMed database was used to select articles, were papers on imaging modalities and pulmonary embolism detection were obtained and reviewed. Conclusion: Supracondylar fracture of the humerus are a very common problem of pediatric age group and are associated with neurovascular compromise and compartment syndrome. A complete history with a detailed clinical examination is essential. Anteroposterior and lateral radiographic views are usually sufficient for the diagnosis. Treatment of fracture is either conservative or reduced by closing with percutaneous pinning, and surgical exploration if necessary.
UR  - https://ijpras.com/article/an-overview-on-supracondylar-fracture-complications-and-management-approach-a-simple-review-of-the-literature
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