Challenges in the Management of Supracondylar Humeral Fractures in Children in Resource-Constrained Settings.

Upper limb fractures are quite common in children accounting for about 90% of all paediatric fractures. They are more common in males than in females. The supracondylar humeral fracture variety is one of the most common, requiring operative intervention. It is known to be associated with complications such as neurovascular injuries as well as elbow stiffness and cubitus varus. The management of the fracture in the absence of basic suitable imaging facilities poses great challenges to the orthopaedic surgeon.