[Malunion and growth disorders following fractures of the condylus radialis humeri in children].
Basing on the results of 46 fractures of the lateral humeral condyle in children possible mal-unions and disturbances of growth after conservative and operative treatment are shown. Varus-tendency of the elbow axis was observated in 23% after conservative treatment of undisplaced fractures and in 37.5% after open reduction and Kirschner wiring of displaced fractures. Fish-tail deformity was seen both after conservative treatment and fixation with Kirschner wires; only open reduction and osteosynthesis with small-fragment screws could avoid this two disturbances of growth. One non-union was seen after conservative treatment.
Unfallkrankenhaus Salzburg.
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Kröpfl
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Genelin
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Obrist
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Zirknitzer
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods*; D005599:Fractures, Ununited / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011542:Pseudarthrosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011859:Radiography; D000072042:Salter-Harris Fractures; D000092464:Elbow Injuries
Fehlheilungen und Wachstumsstörungen nach Frakturen des Condylus radialis humeri im Kindesalter.