Table 2 Sonographically measured humeral torsion differences in comparison to the healthy arm in children with displaced and surgically treated SCHF [* p < 0.05]
From: Spontaneous humeral torsion deformity correction after displaced supracondylar fractures in children
Humeral torsion difference | 6 weeks | 4 months | 6 months | 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
None (difference ≤ 5°) (n = 9; 33%) | 1.4 ± 1.9 ° | 1.1 ± 1.7 ° | 2.4 ± 2.9 ° | 0.8 ± 1.4 ° |
Present (difference > 5°) (n = 18; 67%) | 14.0 ± 7.6 ° * | 7.8 ± 8.4 ° * | 6.5 ± 7.6 ° | 4.9 ± 6.6 ° |