External fixation is not superior to K-wire fixation in pediatric patients with high-level extension-type supracondylar humeral fractures - Takeaways - MDSpire
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Comparative Analysis of K-wire Fixation and External Fixation in Pediatric Patients with High-Level Extension-Type Supracondylar Humeral Fractures

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  • Nan Yang

  • Yan Zhang

  • Hui Qin

  • July 15, 2026

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    Supracondylar humerus fractures are common in pediatric patients, representing over 50% of elbow fractures.

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    This study compared K-wire fixation and external fixation for high-level extension-type supracondylar humeral fractures.

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    The study included 52 pediatric patients, with 37 treated with K-wire fixation and 15 with external fixation.

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    No significant differences were found in functional and radiological outcomes between the two fixation methods.

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    External fixation had a lower open reduction rate compared to K-wire fixation, but no other significant differences were noted.

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External fixation is not superior to K-wire fixation in pediatric patients with high-level extension-type supracondylar humeral fractures

  • by Nan Yang, Yan Zhang, Hui Qin

  • July 15, 2026

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