Nonoperative Management of Gartland Type II Supracondylar Humeral Fractures: A Comprehensive Review.

PURPOSE OF REVIEW

This review aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the nonoperative management of Gartland Type II fractures in pediatric patients.

RECENT FINDINGS

Supracondylar humeral fractures (SCF) are one of the most common traumatic fractures in pediatric populations, characterized as transverse fractures at the distal humerus between the medial and lateral columns. Early studies strongly opposed closed reduction and casting as an acceptable treatment modality for Gartland type II fractures as an early case series showed high rates of complications; however, more recent studies have suggested better outcomes. The optimal management of Gartland Type II supracondylar fractures has yet to be fully elucidated. This review highlights the indications, complications, and outcomes of nonoperative Gartland Type II supracondylar humeral fracture management. Additionally, it demonstrates the need for further research to inform guidelines on managing this condition.