Use of paralytic agents during the operative treatment of type III supracondylar humerus fractures in children: A single-center investigation and survey of Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America members

• Main Authors: John A. Schlechter, DO (Author), Loren C. Tholcke, DO (Author), Trenton G. Lum, DO (Author), Evelyn S. Thomas, DO (Author), Bryn R. Gornick, BS (Author), Gian C. Ignacio, BS (Author), Jessica C. McMichael, MD (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2024-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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ABSTRACT: Background: Paralytic agents are occasionally used during the surgical treatment of type III (OTA 13A2) supracondylar humerus fractures (SCHFx) in children depending on surgeon preference. Paralytic agents create a neuromuscular blockade and therefore may potentially help with ease of frac...