Joshi P, Dawadi P, Rana K, Bista NR, Bisht R, Kayastha P. Epidemiological and Clinical Pattern of Pediatric Supracondylar Fracture of Humerus in A Provincial Hospital: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc 2021;
59:12-14. [PMID:
34508440 PMCID:
PMC7893385 DOI:
10.31729/jnma.6047]
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Abstract
Introduction:
Supracondylar fractures of humerus are the most common elbow fractures in children consisting of about 15% of all pediatric fractures and more than half of all elbow fractures. A high incidence of nerve injures, and vascular injuries make this fracture a serious injury. Our study aims to study on the clinical and demographic pattern of pediatric supracondylar fracture cases presenting in the hospital retrospectively.
Methods:
We conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study in Seti Provincial Hospital in the month of December. The data from the medical record section was retrospectively collected. A whole sampling technique was used. The descriptive statistical analysis was done.
Results:
Seven hundred cases were studied, among which the most common age group was found to be 5-10 410 (58.57%). Most of the cases presented in the emergency department 513 (73.28%), and the most common time of presentation was from 3 AM to 6 AM 170 (24.28%).
Conclusions:
Supracondylar fracture cases presented as a common injury among pediatric population. It was presented as an emergency more than general cases.
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