[Fractures of the lateral condyle of the humerus in children: results of surgical treatment of new and old cases].
Twenty three children with fractures of the lateral condyle of the humerus were analyzed. In 20 cases surgery was performed 0 to 8 days after injury. The 3 delayed cases were operated because of one nonunion, one pseudoarthrosis, and one displaced union. All cases which underwent early surgical had a very good outcome with a follow-up observation period ranging from 8 months to 7 years. On long term follow-up of the delayed cases outcome was good in 2 cases. In one case with a 10 year history of pseudoarthrosis, the surgery resulted in a slight improvement. Basing on our observations, the authors believe early surgical intervention in indicated in order to achieve good outcomes. Delayed surgical treatment is justified in cases with elbow dysfunction.
Klinika Ortopedii i Traumatologii, Instytut Centrum Zdrowia Matki Polki w Łodzi.
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Faflik
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Chilarski
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D000208:Acute Disease; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013997:Time Factors; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome