S/C Fracture , a must know situation
X-RAY Photograph showing type III Supracondylar Distal Humerus Fracture in a child
Management
Rule out other injuries
Assess for presence of open injury
Assess distal neurovascular (hand colour, capillary refill of finger tips, radial pulse, sensation in specific dermatomes, motor function in ulnar, median, radial and AIN injuries )
Analgesics
Temporary back slab, continue NPO
OT set up and make C-arm ready
CR- technique
Continuous traction in 20 degree flexion, several minutes
Correct vlagus/varus and rotational deformity
Flex arm
Pronate forearm to lack fragments
Insert a lateral wire (1.6mm ) first
Extend arm a little to plan a mini open approach to medial side
Bend and cut wires in clinic in 3-4 weeks
splint arm in back slab in near extension
reassess for perfusion of hand and watch for compartment syndrome
If we dont feel pulse after pining , what to do next ?
assess colour and warmth of hand , capillary refill time
for a pink warm hand with adequate capillary refill of finger tips, i would monitor situation with a regular review.
Artery in spasm (if), will lead to loss of pulsation.
If hand is white and CR reduced,i will remove splint,extend elbow and see situation.
If not contact vascular /plastic surgeon for urgent review as artery has been caught up in it and has been occluded by reduction.
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