Pediatric supracondylar humerus fractures.
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Abstract
Pediatric supracondylar humerus fracture can occur in children and young teenagers; however, it is an injury seen most commonly between ages 5 and 8 years. Injuries tot he left arm are more common than to the right. Girls are affected as frequently as boys. Concurrent fractures in the same limb are possible, particularly fractures of the forearm and distal radius.
Medical subject headings
- Humeral Fractures
Anatomy
- humerus