The controversial role of ct angiogram in paediatric supracondylar humeral fracture with pulseless, perfused limb

• Main Authors: Sharifudin, Mohd Ariff, Paiman, Mohammad, Wan Ismail, Wan Faisham Numan, Wan Sulaiman, Wan Azman, Sadagatullah, Abdul Nawfar, Mohd Shif, Mohd Shukrihizam
• Format: Article
• Language: English; English; English
• Published: Malaysian Orthopaedic Association 2012
• Subjects: RD701 Orthopedics; RJ101 Child Health. Child health services
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/29415/1/Malaysian_Orthopaedic_Journal_-_2012%2C_Volume_6%2C_Issue_2._Supplement_A._%28Cover%29.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/29415/2/Malaysian_Orthopaedic_Journal_-_2012%2C_Volume_6%2C_Issue_2._Supplement_A._%28Content_Page_59-67%29.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/29415/3/Malaysian_Orthopaedic_Journal_-_2012%2C_Volume_6%2C_Issue_2._Supplement_A._%28Scanned_pg_98%29.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/29415/; http://www.morthoj.org

Introduction: Almost 20% of displaced supracondylar humerus fractures in children are complicated by vascular compromise. At present, there is no clear consensus on the management of a persistent pulseless but well-perfused hand after a satisfactory closed reduction of the fracture. The role of angi...