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Abstract
Based on cadaveric experiments, peroperative observations and clinical study, an exact
mechanism is described by which full pronation of the forearm prevents cubitus varus
deformity in supracondylar fractures of the humerus. The significance of the position
of the upper limb in relation to the chest is described, and it has been demonstrated
that even the posterolaterally displaced supracondylar fractures are better reduced
and maintained in pronation.
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Publication history
Accepted:
August 24,
1990
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© 1991 Published by Elsevier Inc.