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Journal of Orthopedic Education 12(1):p 13-15, Jan - April 2026. | DOI: 10.21088/joe.2454a.7956.12126.2
Case Report
A Rare Case Report: Supracondylar Fracture of Humerus Associated with Vaters Syndrome
R B Uppin, Ravi B Patil, S S Gatawalimath, Halesh N B, S G Vstrad, Shridhar Katwate
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Journal of Orthopedic Education 12(1):p 13-15, Jan - April 2026. | DOI: 10.21088/joe.2454a.7956.12126.2
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R B Uppin, Ravi B Patil, S S Gatawalimat et al. A Rare Case Report: Supracondylar Fracture of Humerus Associated with Vaters Syndrome. Jr. Orth. Edu. 2026; 12(1): 13–15.Timeline
Received : March 20, 2026
Accepted : April 07, 2026
Published : April 30, 2026
Abstract
10 years boy with H/O fall came to Accident and Emergency to Vijaya Hopsital & Trauma Center Belagavi diagnosed as left displaced supracondylar fracture Humerus. On Examination patient had Radial ray-defect with hypoplasia of thumb and absence of radial artery, on Doppler study showed complete absence of radial artery, and since birth with tetrology of Fallot, and scoliosis diagnosed as VATERS Syndrome, It is thought to be a combination of genetic predisposition and environmental factors. This happens in early stages of embryo development during pregnancy. The term VATER is an acronym that identifies parts of the body that didn’t form properly during fetal development. Each case of VATER Syndrome is unique. A diagnosis occurs if your child at least three parts of their body affected by Symptoms.
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R B Uppin, Ravi B Patil, S S Gatawalimat et al. A Rare Case Report: Supracondylar Fracture of Humerus Associated with Vaters Syndrome. Jr. Orth. Edu. 2026; 12(1): 13–15.
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DOI: 10.21088/joe.2454a.7956.12126.2
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