Pediatric supracondylar fracture.

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Abstract

[Indexed for MEDLINE] 15. Hand Clin. 2006 Feb;22(1):69-75. doi: 10.1016/j.hcl.2005.11.002. Pediatric supracondylar humerus fractures. Baratz M(1), Micucci C, Sangimino M. Author information: (1)Allegheny Orthopedic Associates, 1307 Federal Street, 2nd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, USA. mbaratz@wpahs.org Pediatric supracondylar humerus fracture can occur in children and young teenagers; however, it is an injury seen most commonly between ages 5 and 8 years. Injuries tot he left arm are more common than to the right. Girls are affected as frequently as boys. Concurrent fractures in the same limb are possible, particularly fractures of the forearm and distal radius. DOI: 10.1016/j.hcl.2005.11.002