Vol. 5, Issue 4 (2019)

Retrograde supracondylar intramedullary nailing in the management of supracondylar fractures

Author(s):

Dr. K Chittaranjan and Dr. D Venkatesh

Abstract:
To analyse the clinical and radiological outcome of retrograde supracondylar Intramedullary Nailing in supracondylar femoral fractures.
Materials and Methods: 23 patients with supracondylar fractures were included in this study. For all patients retrograde supracondylar nailing done. All cases chosen were the patients coming to Melmaruvathuradhiparasakthi institute of medical college science hospital and Research Institute, from June 2018 to June 2019. The injured limbs were initially immobilized with skeletal traction with Bohler-braun splint.
Inclusion criteria: Type A and type C of AO classification Grade I and II of Gustillo Anderson open fracture
Exclusion criteria: Type B of AO Fractures which are partially articular and doesn’t have supracondylar extension in most cases. Nonunion of Supracondylar fractures.

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How to cite this article:
Dr. K Chittaranjan and Dr. D Venkatesh. Retrograde supracondylar intramedullary nailing in the management of supracondylar fractures. Int. J. Orthop. Sci. 2019;5(4):498-506. DOI: 10.22271/ortho.2019.v5.i4i.1723