Evaluating Surgical Outcomes of Supracondylar Humerus Fractures Through Patient and Parent Perspectives

dc.contributor.authorÖztürk, V
dc.contributor.authorÇakmur, BB
dc.contributor.authorYazgan, NK
dc.contributor.authorÇelik, M
dc.contributor.authorBayrak, A
dc.contributor.authorDuramaz, A
dc.date.accessioned2026-03-31T13:21:18Z
dc.date.available2026-03-31T13:21:18Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.description.abstractObjective: This study aimed to evaluate the surgical outcomes of supracondylar humerus (SCH) fractures in children aged 8-18 years, focusing on patient and parental satisfaction. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 105 pediatric patients (81 male and 24 female) treated surgically between 2018 and 2025. Data collected included demographic characteristics, fracture classification (Gartland), reduction type, surgical method, Baumann angle, capitellohumeral angle, healing time, follow-up duration, Visual Analog Scale (VAS) scores, Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL) scores, Client Satisfaction Questionnaire-8 (CSQ-8) scores, Flynn cosmetic and functional criteria, and complications. Subgroup analyses were performed to assess differences based on fracture classification and reduction type. Results: The mean age of the patients was 10.16 +/- 1.9 years. Gartland type 2 fractures demonstrated significantly shorter healing times compared to type 3 fractures (p=0.05), and closed reductions were associated with shorter healing times than open reductions (p=0.04). Although PedsQL scores, were higher in Gartland type 2 fractures (95.3 +/- 8) and closed reductions (94.9 +/- 8.1) compared to type 3 fractures (93.8 +/- 8.4) and open reductions (92.4 +/- 9.1), these differences were not statistically significant. Subgroup analysis revealed significant associations between CSQ-8 scores and the presence of concomitant injuries (p=0.03) as well as the need for revision surgeries (p=0.028). Overall, surgical outcomes were satisfactory, with high PedsQL and low VAS scores across all groups. Conclusion: Patient and parental satisfaction in SCH fracture treatment is influenced by concomitant injuries and revision surgery, despite generally favorable surgical outcomes.
dc.identifier.doi10.4274/BMJ.galenos.2025.2025.3-3
dc.identifier.issn1305-9319
dc.identifier.issn1305-9327
dc.identifier.issue3
dc.identifier.urihttp://dx.doi.org/10.4274/BMJ.galenos.2025.2025.3-3
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11491/9659
dc.identifier.volume21
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001564978500001
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherGALENOS PUBL HOUSE
dc.relation.ispartofMED J BAKIRKOY
dc.subjectSupracondylar humerus fractures
dc.subjectpediatric trauma
dc.subjectpatient and parental satisfaction
dc.titleEvaluating Surgical Outcomes of Supracondylar Humerus Fractures Through Patient and Parent Perspectives
dc.typeArticle

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