Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures: Treatment by a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon Versus a Non-pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

Supracondylar humerus fractures are the most common surgically treated fracture in children. National trends have demonstrated an increase in transfers of supracondylar fractures to pediatric hospitals due to the perception that supracondylar fractures need to be treated by pediatric specialists. The objectives of the study are to compare the outcomes of surgically treated pediatric supracondylar humerus fractures (PSCHF) between a pediatric orthopedic surgeon and a non-pediatric orthopedic surgeon at a single academic medical center; to assess radiographic reduction, the number of pins used, surgical time, Flynn criteria outcomes, and complications associated with PSCHF treatment by both types of surgeons; to determine if there is a significant difference in outcomes between pediatric and non-pediatric orthopedic surgeons in the treatment of PSCHF.