Modified Supine Position for Pediatric Elbow Supracondylar Fracture Fixation

Abstract

Supracondylar fractures make up nearly 18% of all paediatric fractures [1]. Closed pinning, introduced by Swenson in 1948 is the most common treatment for displaced Gartland Type II and III fractures [2]. The commonest position is supine, with the child’s body along the edge of the table and arm either on the hand table or just on the C-arm. Lateral and prone positions have also been described [3].