Supracondylar Fracture of Humerus
Treatment Undisplaced Long arm back slab for 3 weeks with elbow at 90 degrees or less. Displaced Closed reduction under G/A with traction & counter-traction followed by long arm full plaster for 4-6 weeks: With elbow at 90 degrees or less (extension variety) With elbow in slightly extended position and then flexion is attained gradually, i.e., 10 degrees a week (flexion variety) Indications of ORIF Failed closed reduction Type III fracture (completely displaced extension variety) Open fracture Neurovascular damage