Supracondylar fracture

Case contributed by Samir Benoudina
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Pain, swelling and deformity of the elbow after a bad fall.

Patient Data

Age: 6 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Complete supracondylar fracture with posterior and lateral displacement. Joint effusion. No elbow joint dislocation.

x-ray

Internal fixation using two Kirschner wires laterally.

Case Discussion

Supracondylar fracture fixated by two Kirschner wires laterally.

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