She absolutely needs surgery. Its a very small surgery in the realm of orthopaedics. It will be 2 or 3 pins placed through the skin and then a cast or splint applied. Theyll be able to take the pins out in the office after it heals. The only type of supracondylar fracture thats amenable to non-operative treatment are those that are non-displaced. If you elect for non-operative treatment for this fracture pattern, your daughter will have permanent, long-term elbow dysfunction.
displaced acute supracondylar humeral fracture with dorsal and radial displacement - 1/16/23My daughter fell off the monkey bars today. She landed on her back and elbow. I could immediately tell it dislocated. I called rescuer and they put a splint. I took her to the ER and they did X-rays. Based on the X-rays they said she had a displaced acute supracondylar humeral fracture with dorsal and radial displacement - the pediatric orthopedic was not available to come in but the PA said she spoke to him on the phone and they determined she needed surgery. I really dont want her to have surgery unless its absolutely necessary. Shes only 5 years old. Please help. Id like another opinion. Is there another non-surgical option? We were admitted and will stay the night in the hospital.