Background: Supracondylar fracture of the humerus is a common elbow injury in children. The main objective of this study was to determine the epidemiological characteristics and complications supracondylar fractures of the humerus in children.

Material and Methods: The study include fifty children from three to fourteen years of age having supracondylar fracture of humerus. Results were assessed by measuring carrying angle and range of movements at elbow and complications (if any) were recorded.

Results: Displaced fractures (Gartland type III) accounted for the majority of these fractures (58%) while rest 42 % (Gartland type I & II). 4%  (2 of 50) patients sustained vascular injuries, compartment syndrome in 6% (3 of 50) of the patient while 2 patients had nerve lesions.  Long term complications included: - cubitus varus, cubitus valgus, elbow stiffness and myositis ossificans.

Keywords: Supracondylar humerus fracture, K wire , complications.

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