Early Ultrasound Follow-Up of Extension-Type Supracondylar Fractures Treated by the Collar-and-Cuff (Blount) Technique.

Background: Extension-type supracondylar fractures can be treated with external immobilization, with the elbow flexed 100°. However, this technique requires early evaluation by true lateral x-ray of the elbow to detect secondary fracture displacement.

Questions/purpose: The purpose of this work is to evaluate whether ultrasound imaging is suitable for demonstrating initial reduction of supracondylar fractures and early secondary displacement of the fracture.

The Indian Basket Trick: a case of delayed paraplegia with complete recovery, caused by misplaced thoracic pedicle screw.

Introduction: Pedicle screw fixation allows purchase of all three spinal columns without encroaching into the spinal canal improving fracture fixation, as well as deformity correction. Fortunately, neurologic injury associated with pedicle screw malposition is rare.

Case Presentation: A 19-year-old boy was surgically treated for severe right thoracic scoliosis associated with a Chiari Type 1 malformation and a C6 to T7 syringomyelia.