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The aim of the review was to develop an insight for the understanding of variations in presentation and management of supracondylar fracture of the humerus (both simplicity and complexity) and the flowing trend in addition to the recent advances to deal with this particular pediatric orthopaedic entity which often presents as an emergency. Supracondylar humeral fractures are a common paediatric elbow injury, but are almost never seen in adults. Supracondylar humerus fractures are the most common fractures around the elbow in children between 4 and 10 years of age. Cubitus varus is the most common associated deformity associated with this fracture (especially in Type III A).

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Neurovascular complications are mostly associated with Type III A, III B and Type IV variety and they most of the time need surgical intervention for stabilization, exploration of brachial artery, sometimes median nerve exploration and reduction of fracture.

$supracondylar fracture humerus$

Modified Gartland classification is the most accepted classification and has its importance in decision making regarding management and prognosis. Supracondylar fractures result from a fall on an outstretched arm in up to 70 percent of patients 3. They occur most frequently in children between two and seven years of age 2. Thus it needs a special review in its management protocol as per the changing trend. EPIDEMIOLOGY Supracondylar humeral fractures account for up to 60 percent of pediatric elbow fractures 1. Fracture supracondylar humerus is one of the most common fractures encountered in pediatric age group at all levels (both rural and urban).

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Supracondylar fracture humerus