This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Elbow injuries, Subject name: Orthopaedics
The most common complication of Supracondylar fracture : 
Select and explain. 
A. Osteosacrcoma, B. Gene valgum, C. Volkmanns ischemic contracture, D. Malunion with gun stock deformity
D: Malunion with gun stock deformity
Answer: D: Malunion with gun stock deformity 
Explanation: Cubitus varus also known as gun stock deformity due to the malunion is the most common complication of Supracondylar humerus fracture TREATMENT * Cubitus varus deformity has no tendency for spontaneous correction but it always has to be corrected. * Treatment options include: * (a) Observation with expectant remodelling * (b) Hemi epiphysiodesis and growth alteration * c) Corrective Osteotomy Refer Maheshwari 9th ed p 102