Delayed management of fracture of the lateral humeral condyle in children.
Thirty-nine displaced fractures of the lateral humeral condyle in children were followed for an average of 5 (2-5) years. The results were evaluated from functional and cosmetic aspects. Patients treated within 2 weeks by open reduction and internal fixation did well. Those operated on after 6 weeks did not do better than nonoperated on cases. Complications included cubitus varus and valgus deformities, osteonecrosis, nonunion and malunion, and loss of motion. We recommend that patients presenting late be left alone and any sequelae evaluated at a late stage.
Department of Orthopedics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
K S
KS
Dhillon
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S
Sengupta
B J
BJ
Singh
D001864:Bone Wires; D002648:Child; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D004551:Elbow Joint; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy; D008296:Malaysia; D008297:Male; D008519:Medicine, Traditional; D013997:Time Factors