OBJECTIVES: To assess the ability of closed reduction and percutaneous K-wire fixation, to obtain and maintain adequate reduction and thereby achieve satisfactory results. METHODS: The present study consists of 30 patients of Gartland type-3/unstable type-2 supracondylar fracture humerus who are treated with closed reduction and percutaneous K-wire fixation in Government General Hospital, Vijayawada from 01-07-2012 to 31-06-2014. RESULTS: There was no problem in union. Patients were graded by

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... ynn's criteria with excellent results in 87%, fair in 10% and poor in 1%. Only 3 patients developed cubitus varus deformity and one developed nerve palsy, which recovered subsequently.