Gartland Classification (Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus)

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Classifies pediatric extension-type supracondylar humerus fractures (I–III, optional IV) and checks the Baumann angle against the normal complementary range (~9–26°) to flag coronal malalignment risk.

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Gartland type

Baumann angle (complementary / humeral-capitellar definition)

Normal ≈ 9–26° with this definition (angle between a line perpendicular to the humeral shaft and the lateral condylar physis). If you measured the shaft-to-physis angle (normal ≈ 64–81°), enter 90 − that angle. Leave blank if not measured.

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How this tool works

Gartland’s classification (with later type IV for multidirectional instability after complete periosteal disruption) guides management of the most common pediatric elbow fracture. Type I is nondisplaced, type II maintains a posterior cortical/periosteal hinge, and type III is completely displaced. The Baumann (humeral-capitellar) angle assesses coronal alignment; literature uses two complementary definitions—one ~64–81° (shaft-to-physis) and its complement ~9–26°. This calculator uses the ~9–26° convention specified for flagging. Comparison with the contralateral elbow is ideal.

References

Implemented from the cited published sources. Educational use only; confirm against current guidelines before clinical use.

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