Lateral-Only Kirschner-Wire Fixation of Type-3 Supracondylar Humerus Fractures in Children with a Special Attention to Technical Issues

Lateral-only Kirschner-wire pinning of supracondylar humerus fracture is superior in avoiding surgery-related ulnar nerve injury. Their disadvantageous effects on stability may be a consequence of inappropriate surgical techniques. We analyzed whether the surgeon's preference for lateral-only fixation is associated with his or her orthopedic competence. We also analyzed the surgical technique-related risk factors of redisplacement.All children,...