Displaced Pediatric Supracondylar Fracture (Gartland Type II and III): The Impact of Wire Fixation Type.

Introduction Supracondylar fractures are common in children. Percutaneous K-wire fixation is an accepted standard treatment for displaced supracondylar fractures in children, but the ideal wire configuration remains controversial. This study aimed to review the radiographic outcome and complications of Gartland type II and type III supracondylar fractures treated by the crossed and lateral K-wire fixation.

Management of displaced supracondylar fractures in children and adherence to the BOAST guideline- experience in a District General Hospital, UK.

Background: Supracondylar fracture is the most common elbow fracture in children. These fractures can be associated with significant complications, including nerve injury, vascular compromise, compartment syndrome and clinical deformity. The British Orthopaedic Association Standards for Trauma (BOAST) provide clear and comprehensive guidance for managing the supracondylar fracture.

Brachial Neuritis After a COVID-19 Booster Vaccination: A Case Report and Literature Review.

Idiopathic brachial neuritis also known as Parsonage-Turner syndrome is a rare neurological disorder characterised by pain and paraesthesia involving the shoulder girdle and upper limb, followed by weakness of the affected area. The cause is not very well understood and is often misdiagnosed leading to delayed treatment and long-term disability. There are many risk factors for the condition, with immunisations being accountable for as many as 15% of cases.