Abstract

Supracondylar fractures are the result of a fall on outstretched hand in more than 70% of cases, and more common in the non-dominant arm. Bauman’s angle is used to determine the degree of displacement and angulation, and the quality of fracture reduction. Carrying angle is the clinical parameter of varus-valgus angulation with elbow fully extended and forearm completely supinated. Patients and methods: The study was a retrospective-prospective and there were analyzed children under 14 years of age with supracondylar humerus fracture. They were analyzed by X-ray anteroposterior view of injured elbow, made ​​before and after the surgery, with measuring Bauman’s angle. Clinical examination was performed after completing physical therapy, when was measured carrying angle of the injured and healthy elbow using a goniometer. Results and discussion: The results showed that there is a negative correlation Bauman and carrying angle of injured elbow (r=-0.543, p

Key words: supracondylar fracture, humerus, Bauman’s angle, carrying angle