Professor
Bjarke Viberg
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Odense University Hospital
| Projekt styring | ||
| Projekt status | Open | |
| Data indsamlingsdatoer | ||
| Start | 01.10.2024 | |
| Slut | 30.09.2026 | |
Treatment of supracondylar humerus fractures
Short summary
The study aims to investigate the risk of reoperations and complications in children (0-16 years) with supracondylar humerus fractures in Southern Denmark. These fractures often require emergency surgery due to possible blood vessel compression. The study will assess how patient characteristics, fracture type, and surgical method impact outcomes. The findings are expected to lead to recommendations for improving surgical approaches and treatment quality.
Rationale
When children fracture their elbow, the most common site of the fracture is in the lower part of the upper arm (supracondylar humerus fracture). This often requires surgery due to the lack of growth remodeling in the area. The surgery is sometimes performed as an emergency procedure, as blood vessels may be compressed, causing a lack of pulse in the arm. The literature describes highly variable outcomes of the surgery, which may depend on the surgical method used. The aim of the study is to investigate the risk of reoperations and complications in relation to patient characteristics, fracture type, and surgical method in patients aged 0-16 years with a supracondylar humerus fracture. The project is expected to contribute knowledge that could lead to recommendations on the surgical approach, as well as the required quality level of treatment to achieve low reoperation rates. This can help improve the overall treatment.
Description of the cohort
Children aged 0-16 years with a supracondylar humerus fracture in the period January 1st 2014 - December 31st 2023 in the Region of Southern Denmark (Esbjerg, Aabenraa, Kolding, and Odense/Svendborg).
Data and biological material
Data from patient journals.