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Conditions›Injuries and wounds›Fracture›Supracondylar fracture

Supracondylar fracture

A fracture of the distal end of the humerus or femur located above the condylar region.

Dr. Ahmad M Hadiedreviewed this

Orthopedic Surgery 50 years experience

Is a type of:Fracture

How long it usually lasts:

Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)

How common is it?

Common

Body locations

Bones, Arm

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Are the symptoms of supracondylar fracture bad?

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Would you recommend surgery for a supracondylar fracture of the distal humerus on a 79 year old female with adequately-controlled niddm?

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