What is AO OTA classification?
The AO Foundation/Orthopaedic Trauma Association (AO/OTA) fracture classification was published as a compendium to the Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma (JOT) in 1996.
What type of fracture is a supracondylar fracture?
A supracondylar fracture is a type of elbow fracture common in young children. The location and cause of the fracture determine the type. A supracondylar fracture is a fracture in the upper arm just above the elbow joint. It is common but it can become dangerous if not treated properly.
What is a Type 2 supracondylar humerus fracture?
Type 2 – angulation present but a posterior bony hinge remains intact. Type 3 – complete displacement with no bony hinge. Periosteum is usually intact. Type 4 – a controversial category describing a fracture that is unstable in flexion and extension, implying a lack of intact periosteum.
What does AO mean in orthopedics?
Sixty years ago, the Association of Osteosynthesis (AO) was founded with the aim to improve fracture treatment and has since grown into one of the largest medical associations worldwide.
What are the 4 fracture classifications?
Although there are many types of bone fractures, there are four main categories a fracture usually falls under: displaced, non-displaced, open and closed.
What is the Gartland classification for supracondylar fractures?
In general, the Gartland Classification can be used for a basic treatment algorithm. Type 2 – There are differing opinions on the treatment of Type 2 supracondylar humerus fractures. Treatment may consist of placement of a long arm cast with close follow-up or closed reduction and percutaneous pinning.
What is a supracondylar fracture?
The humerus fractures anteriorly initially and then posteriorly. They result in an extra-articular fracture line, and (when displaced) posterior displacement of the distal component. Classification of supracondylar fractures is relatively straightforward and based on three types 6,7:
Can closed reduction technique be used for Type III supracondylar fractures?
Introduction The closed reduction technique described in this section can be used for the majority of extension type (type III and IV) supracondylar fractures.
What is the prevalence of supracondylar humerus fractures?
Occult supracondylar humerus fractures are common and suspected when there is a history of trauma, tenderness in the supracondylar region, and a radiographic elbow effusion (posterior fat pad sign). Young children, ages 3 years to 7 years most common. Slightly more common in boys.