Prevalencia de fracturas supracondíleas de húmero en pacientes pediátricos de 2 a 15 años que acudieron al Hospital Alcívar en el periodo de enero 2018 a enero 2021.

Abstract

Supracondylar fractures of the humerus are the most common type of elbow fracture in children, accounting for up to 60% of elbow fractures. It is important to examine the mechanism of injury, classification and management of these injuries in the pediatric population and the role of the health professional team in the evaluation and improvement of the care of patients with the condition. Objective: To determine the prevalence of supracondylar humerus fractures in pediatric patients aged 2 to 15 years who attended the Alcívar Hospital in the period from January 2018 to January 2021. Methodology: Nonexperimental study, with a retrospective descriptive-cross-sectional approach aimed at 106 pediatric patients with supracondylar humerus fractures, the questionnaire was used as a data collection instrument and clinical records. Results: the prevalent age group was between 5 and 9 years old with closed supracondylar humerus fractures (61.3%), being the male gender with the highest incidence (56.6%) whose left limb was the most affected (71%). Complications: 3% from infection, 2% from compartment syndrome, 1% from deformity, and 1% from neurovascular damage. 55% of the cases underwent a closed reduction and Kirschner pins and 45% for an open reduction and Kirschner pins. Conclusions: The male population between 5 and 9 years of age are more susceptible to these fractures where the left side is the most affected, so it is recommended to educate the general public, especially parents about the risks and possible complications of these conditions.