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Review
. 2019 Jun 2;80(6):312-316.
doi: 10.12968/hmed.2019.80.6.312.

Paediatric supracondylar humerus fractures

Anna Kropelnicki  1 , Adam M Ali  1 , Ravi Popat  1 , Khaled M Sarraf  2
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Review

Paediatric supracondylar humerus fractures

Anna Kropelnicki et al. Br J Hosp Med (Lond). .

Abstract

This article gives a practical guide to the management of supracondylar fractures of the humerus in paediatric patients, from initial presentation to definitive treatment. It reviews the optimal management of this common and serious injury based on current evidence including the British Orthopaedic Association Standards for Trauma (BOAST) 11 standard.

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