Lateral entry pins and Slongo’s external fixation: which method is more ideal for older children with supracondylar humeral fractures?

Table 2 Comparison of elbow joint function in children 6 months after operation

Index (nd	Kirschner wire		External fixation		Affected side P
Index (nd	Affected side	Contralateral side	Affected side	Contralateral side
Flexion ROM	140.76 ± 4.38	146.25 ± 3.64	141.57 ± 3.15	146.23 ± 4.25	0.042
Extension ROM	2.30 ± 0.68	−2.66 ± 2.45	2.85 ± 0.48	−2.56 ± 1.01	0.047
Total ROM	141.75 ± 6.03	145.52 ± 5.47	142.34 ± 3.27	145.62 ± 5.25	0.032
Carrying angle (CA)	8.89 ± 0.82	11.13 ± 0.82	8.52 ± 1.07	10.94 ± 0.83	0.300

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