Introduction

Supracondylar fracture of humerus .is a common injury of elbow among children. When a satisfactory reduction can't be obtain by closed method, management remains controversial. The choice is then to accept an imperfect reduction, to place the children on traction, or to proceed with open reduction and internal fixation. Open reduction has a reputation for producing permanent elbow stiffness. These fractures are best treated by accurate reduction and immobilization. Historically, these are associated with significant morbidity due to malunion, neurovascular complication and compartment syndrome. Many workers strongly recommended open reduction of these fractures. The aim of the study was to review the cosmetic and functional results following open reduction and internal fixation for severely displaced supracondylar fractures of humerus and to determine whether choice of surgical approach had any bearing on the end result.

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Dr Lalan Kumar

Assistant Professor, Department of General Surgery, Government Medical College Bettiah, West Champaran, Bihar, India

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