%0 Journal Article
%T Supracondylar Humeral Fracture in a Child Managed with Modified Cross Pinning (Two Lateral and One Medial K-Wire): Case Report with Literature Review
%A Ahmed Dervis
%J Open Access Library Journal
%V 12
%N 11
%P 1-4
%@ 2333-9721
%D 2025
%I Open Access Library
%R 10.4236/oalib.1114462
%X Supracondylar humeral fractures are the most common pediatric elbow fractures and often require operative stabilization. While cross pinning provides superior biomechanical stability, it carries the risk of iatrogenic ulnar nerve injury. We report the case of a 7-year-old girl with a displaced Gartland type III supracondylar humeral fracture¡ªdefined as a completely displaced fracture with no cortical contact¡ªmanaged with closed reduction and modified cross pinning using two lateral and one medial K-wires. The technique provided excellent stability, avoided neurovascular complications, and resulted in full functional recovery. A brief review of the literature is presented to contextualize the role of modified cross pinning in current pediatric orthopedic practice.
%K Supracondylar Humeral Fracture
%K Case Report
%K Pediatric Orthopedic Practice
%U http://www.oalib.com/paper/6877970