During open
reduction and pinning for supracondylar humerus fracture, an incision is made
at the elbow in order to arrange a fracture into its correct position. Metal
pins are inserted to hold the humerus in its place.
Also Known As:
- ORIF
- ORIF humerus fracture
- Humerus fracture surgery
- Open reduction and pinning
Conditions Treated with Open Reduction and
Pinning for Supracondylar Humerus Fracture:
Open reduction and
pinning for supracondylar humerus fracture may be performed in cases of lateral
condylar humerus fracture.
A cast is a
non-surgical alternative to open reduction and pinning for supracondylar
humerus fracture. A surgical alternative to the procedure is closed reduction
and percutaneous pinning of supracondylar humerus fracture.
Anesthesia with Open Reduction and Pinning
for Supracondylar Humerus Fracture:
Open reduction and
pinning for supracondylar humerus fracture is performed under general
anesthesia, which means that the patient is asleep and completely unaware
during the procedure.
Potential Complications from Open Reduction
and Pinning for Supracondylar Humerus Fracture:
Possible risks
following open reduction and pinning for supracondylar humerus fracture include
swelling, radial nerve damage, deformity, malunion, nonunion and a negative
reaction to the anesthesia.
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