Primary nerve exploration is required in more than 10% of complete motor nerve paralysis cases associated with Gartland type III paediatric supracondylar humerus fractures: a multicentre retrospective study

Aims: This study aims to determine the prevalence, prognosis, and outcome of complete motor paralysis associated with Gartland type III paediatric supracondylar humerus fractures (SCHFs) and identify when primary nerve exploration is indicated. Methods: In this multicentre retrospective study, we...

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Published in:Bone & Joint Open
Main Authors: Rina Ito, Katsuhiro Tokutake, Yasuhiko Takegami, Nobuyuki Okui, Tadahiro Natsume, Shukuki Koh, Masahiro Tatebe, Michiro Yamamoto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The British Editorial Society of Bone & Joint Surgery 2025-06-01
Subjects:
paediatrics
supracondylar humerus fractures
motor nerve paralysis
primary nerve exploration
ultrasound
peripheral nerves
paediatric supracondylar humerus fractures
nerves
nerve paralysis
paralysis
radial nerves
radiographs
neuromas
general anaesthesia
fracture site
nerve grafting
Online Access:https://online.boneandjoint.org.uk/doi/epdf/10.1302/2633-1462.66.BJO-2025-0020.R1

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https://online.boneandjoint.org.uk/doi/epdf/10.1302/2633-1462.66.BJO-2025-0020.R1

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