Title of article :
Late Presentation of Paediatric Pink Pulseless Supracondylar Fracture of Humerus: A Case Report
Author/Authors :
RY, Kow Department of Orthopaedic - Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan - Kuantan - Malaysia , JC, Yuen Department of Orthopaedic - Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan - Kuantan - Malaysia , CL, Low Department of Radiology - Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan - Kuantan - Malaysia , KN, Mohd-Daud Department of Orthopaedic - Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan - Kuantan - Malaysia
Pages :
3
From page :
77
To page :
79
Abstract :
Supracondylar humeral fracture is the most common elbow injury in children. It may be associated with a vascular injury in nearly 20% of the cases with a pink pulseless limb. We present a unique case of a paediatric pink pulseless supracondylar humeral fracture, seen late, on the 16th-day post-trauma. Open reduction, cross Kirschner wiring, and brachial artery exploration and repair were performed, and the patient recovered well. Early open reduction and exploration of the brachial artery with or without prior CT angiography was a safe approach in treating patients who presented at 16 days.
Keywords :
supracondylar , humerus , fracture , pulseless , pink
Journal title :
Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal
Serial Year :
2019
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Record number :
2604785
Link To Document :
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