Pediatric supracondylar humerus fractures.

Baratz, Mark; Micucci, Chad; Sangimino, Mark · Hand Clin · 2006

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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

Anatomy