Ruiz-Ruvalcaba J, Espinoza-Hernández P, Cuevas-Mora C

Language: Spanish
References: 12
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ABSTRACT

Introduction: Supracondylar humerus fractures represent the most frequent of the elbow in children (50-60%), with a maximum peak of 5-8 years, 2:1 distribution in males and predilection for the non-dominant side. They are produced by direct and indirect mechanisms (95%). It can present associated neurological injury in 5-19%. Objective: To identify the prevalence of nerve injury due to supracondylar humerus fracture in pediatric patients. Material and methods: We captured pediatric patients with a Gartland III supracondylar fracture treated in the period from March 2020 to January 2021, they were explored in search of injury to the radial, median and ulnar nerves at the time of primary care in the emergency room and at 2 months. Results: 26 patients were included as a final sample. Observing that 23% presented clinical data of nerve injury in supracondylar humeral fractures. Conclusion: It was demonstrated that the age of presentation, gender, incidence and recovery of nerve injury in the thoracic limb produced in supracondylar humerus fractures in children in our hospital are similar to the different parameters evaluated in high concentration centers.

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