Ununited fracture of the lateral condyle of the humerus. A 50 year follow-up.
This is a case report of a 74-year-old man with an ununited fracture of the lateral condyle of the humerus of 50 years duration. There was minimal loss of motion, a moderate cubitis valgus deformity, and a definite ulnar nerve palsy. Despite the deformity and ulnar palsy, he was able to provide for himself and to perform satisfactorily as a laborer.
D000368:Aged; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005599:Fractures, Ununited / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology; D006811:Humerus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D013997:Time Factors