Previs?o pré-operatória de fraturas supracondilares de úmero Gartland IV: é possível?*

摘要

Objectives?The present study aims to identify preoperative characteristics of the patient, of the injury, as well as of imaging, which would point towards a type IV fracture. The present study shall help the operating team to predict more accurately the type IV pattern preoperatively, leading to improved counselling of the caregivers, planning of surgery, as well as preparedness regarding open reduction, if such situation arises. Methods?A retrospective study was conducted, including patients that met the following criteria: 1) age?