Approach to the pediatric supracondylar humeral fracture with neurovascular compromise.
Franklin C, Skaggs D. Approach to the pediatric supracondylar humeral fracture with neurovascular compromise. Instructional Course Lectures 2013, 62: 429-33. PMID: 23395047.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSupracondylar fracturesNeurovascular compromisePediatric supracondylar humeral fracturesDevelopment of compartment syndromeSupracondylar humeral fracturesLoss of perfusionPulseless extremityNerve palsyPediatric patientsNerve injurySkin puckeringCompartment syndromeHumeral fracturesLimb-threatening emergencyPoor perfusionArtery explorationTreatment challengesAbsent pulsesImmediate explorationEmergency treatmentPatientsUrgent reductionPerfusionSupracondylarInjury
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