<prompt> The true statement regarding supracondylar fracture of the humerus in children?Admission to hospital is essential following reductionIt is due to fall on the point of the elbowIt require open reductionIt is usually compound  <response>: There are two potential problem with close reduction and cast management of fracture supracondylar humerus. The first is loss of reduction and 2nd is increased swelling and potential development of compament syndrome, secondary to immobilization with the elbow in flexion. Thats why admission to hospital is essential following reduction. Ref: Tachdjians Pediatric Ohopedics 3e, Page 2130-75, 2060; Rockwood and Greens Fracture in Children 6e, Page 543-86. 