Delayed Operative Management of Fractures of the Lateral Condyle of the Humerus in Children
- Author:
Shabir AD, Tahir AD
;
Sharief AW
;
Imtiyaz HD
;
Shahid H
;
Reyaz AD
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Lateral condyle;
delayed;
surgical management;
paediatric
- MeSH:
Orthopedic Procedures
- From:Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal
2015;9(1):18-22
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Purpose; Delayed presentation of lateral condylar fractures
of the humerus is relatively common in the developing
regions of the world. These fractures are difficult to manage
because of the displacement and fibrosis around the condylar
fragment secondary to the delay. There is a paucity of
literature concerning the management of these fractures. An
oft repeated finding is the requirement of extensive
dissection around the fragment for proper reduction. The
purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy of surgical
management of lateral condylar fractures with delayed
presentation.
Methods; We assessed the results of lateral condylar fracture
fixation in 20 cases with delayed presentation.
Results; The lateral condylar fractures in patients with a
delayed presentation can be managed surgically with good
results.
Conclusions; Open reduction and internal fixation should
continue to be the method of choice for the management of
lateral condylar fractures which report late for management.
