Supracondylar humeral fractures are the most prevalent elbow fractures in pediatric patients. Current treatment modalities typically involve closed reduction and fixation using percutaneous Kirschner wires. The lateral cross-wiring technique has demonstrated favorable functional and cosmetic outcomes, thereby reducing the incidence of ulnar nerve injury.
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