Abstract
Ninty eight cases of supracondylar fracture of the humerus in children were followed-up from 8 months to 10 years with an average of 4 years and 3 months.
The results obtained were as follows:
1. It was revealed that the cubitus varus was caused primarily by medial tilting of the distal fragment and accelated by rotational displacement.
2. The results showed that modified Dunlop's traction was a quite effective method of treatment.
3. So-called “medial impaction” was seen in 4 cases, which showed marked varus deformity at the follow-up. Such type of fracture should be treated carefully to prevent varus deformity.
