Abstract
Supracondylar humeral fracture is the most common elbow injury in children. It may be associated with a vascular injury in nearly 20% of the cases with a pink pulseless limb. We present a unique case of a paediatric pink pulseless supracondylar humeral fracture, seen late, on the 16th-day post-trauma. Open reduction, cross Kirschner wiring, and brachial artery exploration and repair were performed, and the patient recovered well. Early open reduction and exploration of the brachial artery with or without prior CT angiography was a safe approach in treating patients who presented at 16 days.
Highlights
The supracondylar fracture of the humerus is common among the paediatric population[1,2]
We present a case of a late presentation of paediatric pink pulseless supracondylar fracture of the humerus
This was the first case of a delayed presentation of a paediatric pink pulseless supracondylar humeral fracture
Summary
The supracondylar fracture of the humerus is common among the paediatric population[1,2]. Devnani reported a case series of 28 children who sustained supracondylar humeral fractures and sought treatment after a mean of 5.6 days, in the hospital[4]. We present a case of a late presentation of paediatric pink pulseless supracondylar fracture of the humerus.
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
