Supracondylar/Condylar CRPP

Supracondylar/Condylar CRPP

Supracondylar/Condylar CRPP in Wayne & Paramus, NJ.

Elbow fractures treated with wires and screws in addition to a cast.

Supracondylar/Condylar CRPP (Closed Reduction Percutaneous Pinning)

If a pediatric elbow fracture is displaced, surgery may be recommended to realign the bone and hold it in place with wires or screws in addition to a cast. The patient would then be followed closely in the office with serial x-rays to ensure bone alignment is maintained. Wires that are used to help realign the bone are typically removed in the office several weeks after surgery. If screws are utilized, sometimes these will need to be removed several months later with an additional surgery to allow for continued bone growth. Children generally regain their motion and strength without therapy, but in some cases physical therapy may be utilized.