| Guideline | Resources |
| Supracondylar Humerus Fracture Tx, Pediatric | 2014-2015 AAOS Appropriate Use Criteria |
Key Points
Nonsurgical immobilization suggested for Gartland Type I or nondisplaced pedi supracondylar humerus fx (moderate evidence). Closed reduction w/ pin fixation suggested for displaced fx (Gartland Type II/III or displaced flexion) (moderate evidence). Access the AAOS Appropriate Use Criteria: Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fracture and specific update on Vascular Injury.
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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. The Treatment of Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures. Evidence-based Guideline and Evidence Report. Published September 24, 2011.
Epocrates Guideline Synopsis Last Update:
Aug 18, 2020
Publication Year:
2015
Source:
AAOS
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Recommendation Strength
| [S] | Strong (≥2 high-strength studies w/ consistent findings) |
| [M] | Moderate (≥2 mod-strength studies w/ consistent findings or 1 high-quality study) |
| [L] | Limited (≥2 low-strength studies w/ consistent findings or 1 mod-strength study) |
| [I] | Inconclusive (1 low-quality study or conflicting findings) |
| [C] | Consensus opinion in absence of reliable evidence |
Abbreviations
| AAOS | American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons |
| AUC | Appropriate Use Criteria |
| SCH | supracondylar humerus |
Recommendation Strength
| S | = | Strong (≥2 high-strength studies w/ consistent findings) |
| M | = | Moderate (≥2 mod-strength studies w/ consistent findings or 1 high-quality study) |
| L | = | Limited (≥2 low-strength studies w/ consistent findings or 1 mod-strength study) |
| I | = | Inconclusive (1 low-quality study or conflicting findings) |
| C | = | Consensus opinion in absence of reliable evidence |