August 10, 2021
Supracondylar Fracture of the Humerus in Children
Supracondylar fractures constitute approximately 50% of all elbow fractures. The supracondylar region is thin and weak and thus it can fracture easily. Fracture Types: Extension fracture Flexion fracture Extension type fracture: Most common type (95-98%) Occurs due to falling onto an outstretched hand. The distal fragment displaces posteriorly. Anterior