The most common complication of Supracondylar fracture :
Correct Answer: Malunion with gun stock deformity
Description: Cubitus varus also known as gun stock deformity due to the malunion is the most common complication of Supracondylar humerus fracture TREATMENT * Cubitus varus deformity has no tendency for spontaneous correction but it always has to be corrected. * Treatment options include: * (a) Observation with expectant remodelling * (b) Hemi epiphysiodesis and growth alteration * c) Corrective Osteotomy Refer Maheshwari 9th ed p 102
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