Clinical Study

Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Displaced Supracondylar Fracture of Late Presentation in Children: A Preliminary Report

Table 3

Functional range of motion obtained.

Number of cases Flexion (degrees) Extension (degrees)Arc of motion (degrees)Useful arc of motion (%)
(compared with Vasen et al. [13])

312535 lag90200
314015 lag95277.8
311545 lag70155.5
31455 lag140311.1
31300130288.9
310520 lag85188.9
313040 lag90200

Functional elbow range of motion established as 75–120° flexion with arc of motion of 45°.