Biomechanical analysis of crossed pinning construct in supracondylar fracture of humerus in children: does point of crossing matters?

• Main Authors: S., Aizat, Abdul Razak, Ardilla Hanim, Awang, Shukrimi, AS, AS, Zainal Abidin, Muhammad 'Adil
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 2019
• Subjects: R Medicine (General); RD701 Orthopedics
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/79351/7/79351%20abstract.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/79351/

INTRODUCTION: Closed reduction and percutaneous pin fixation either by crossed pinning construct (CPC) or lateral divergent pinning construct (LDPC) are the recommended treatment for displaced (Gartland type 2 & 3) supracondylar humerus fractures (SCHF) in children. Many studies have compared t...