Type - III supracondylar fracture of humerus effectively managed by closed reduction and pop application: A Case Report

Abstract

Supracondylar fracture of the humerus is a common entity in children occurring most often in the age between 5 to 7 years. These constitute around 60% of the elbow fractures. Displaced factures may be associated with various complications like neurovascular compromise, compartment syndrome, skin problems, volkmann ischaemia and cubitus varus. The treatment is technically challenging and controversial. Type II and III fractures are displaced and are ideally treated operatively by open reduction and internal fixation. Conservative treatment is usually not recommended for type III fractures. We report a case of a type III supracondylar fracture in a young girl managed effectively by closed reduction and plaster cast alone with good cosmetic and functional outcome without any complications. The purpose of this paper is to highlight the likelihood of effective treatment of type III supracondylar humeral fractures conservatively through proper alignment and more vigilant care, avoiding the need for the surgery.