[Supracondylar fracture of the humerus in children with concomitant fracture of the ipsilateral forearm].

The mode of treatment used in 6 cases of combined supracondylar fracture of the humerus and ipsilateral forearm fracture is presented. Results were rated good, fair and poor according to both functional and radiological assessments. Three cases were good and 3 fair. One stage reduction of both fractures with plaster of Paris immobilization or olecranon traction has been performed. The results achieved are corresponding with those presented in the bibliography.