Biomechanical Analysis of Pinning Techniques for Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures

Abstract

In a synthetic humerus model of supracondylar humerus fractures, medial comminution was shown to reduce torsional stability significantly in all pin configurations. There was no statistical difference in torsional stability between 3 lateral pins and standard crossed pins in specimens with medial comminution.