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Controversies In Treatment Of Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures: A Review, Brielle Payne Plost
Controversies In Treatment Of Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures: A Review, Brielle Payne Plost
UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal
Although supracondylar humerus fractures are one of the most common fractures in children, there remains notable controversy regarding several treatment aspects. Controversial topics include fixation of ipsilateral forearm fractures, treatment of type II supracondylar humerus fractures, pin configuration, timing of operative intervention, and treatment of supracondylar humerus fractures with a vascular injury. Studies have supported both closed and open reduction for treating ipsilateral forearm fractures associated with supracondylar humerus fractures. For type II supracondylar humerus fractures, some studies support nonoperative treatment owing to risks associated with operative treatment such as pin-site infections. However, other studies support operative fixation because of …
Brachial Artery Vasculitis And Associated Stenosis Presenting As Elbow Pain In A 16-Year-Old Soccer Player: A Case Report, Eric R. Reynolds, Andrew D. Ashbaugh, James P. Toldi, Deana M. Mercer, Mark Langsfeld, Christopher A. Mcgrew
Brachial Artery Vasculitis And Associated Stenosis Presenting As Elbow Pain In A 16-Year-Old Soccer Player: A Case Report, Eric R. Reynolds, Andrew D. Ashbaugh, James P. Toldi, Deana M. Mercer, Mark Langsfeld, Christopher A. Mcgrew
UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal
Chronic vascular occlusion in the upper extremity can result from repetitive trauma, atherosclerosis, proximal embolic events, hypercoagulable states, and systemic diseases such as collagen vascular disease and vasculitis. Considerable functional impairment can result from these maladies; however, sometimes the condition develops slowly with minimal effect on the patient. We describe a 16-year-old soccer player with slow-progressing elbow pain and loss of range in motion caused by brachial artery vasculitis and resultant brachial arterial stenosis. Although vascular insults and lesions rarely cause chronic vascular occlusion, physicians should consider this possibility in patients with localized pain or atrophy, especially if the condition …