The Influence of Resident Level of Training on Fluoroscopy Time in Pediatric Supracondylar Humeral Fractures Treated with Closed Reduction and Percutaneous Pinning

Objective The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of resident level of training on fluoroscopy duration in pediatric supracondylar humeral fractures treated with closed reduction and percutaneous pinning (CRPP). Methods After classifying the surgeons according to their seniorities, the...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2018-02, Vol.10 (2), p.e2245-e2245
Main Authors: Kalenderer, Önder, Turgut, Ali, Bilgin, Emre, Erkus, Serkan, İpci, Fikri B, Edizsoy, Tunc P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bone surgery
Fractures
Hospitals
Medical Education
Orthopedics
Patients
Pediatrics
Surgeons
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Summary:Objective The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of resident level of training on fluoroscopy duration in pediatric supracondylar humeral fractures treated with closed reduction and percutaneous pinning (CRPP). Methods After classifying the surgeons according to their seniorities, the duration of fluoroscopy time of 80 patients with extension type III supracondylar fractures during reduction and pinning was recorded. Results The time duration of reduction procedures was similar in all groups with respect to the surgical experience; however, time durations of percutaneous pinning procedures were found statistically different between groups (p=0.042). Conclusion Surgical experience is very important in the management of supracondylar humeral fractures in children, especially in percutaneous pinning rather than closed reduction.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.2245