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Research Article: Lateral Humeral Condyle Fractures in Pediatric Patients

Date Published: 2023-06-08

Abstract:
Lateral humeral condyle fractures are frequently seen in pediatric patients and have a high risk of unfavorable outcomes. A fall on the outstretched arm with supination of the forearm is the most common trauma mechanism. A physical examination combined with additional imaging will confirm the diagnosis. Several classifications have been described to categorize these fractures based on location and comminution. Treatment options depend on the severity of the fracture and consist of immobilization in a cast, closed reduction with percutaneous fixation, and open reduction with fixation. These fractures can lead to notable complications such as lateral condyle overgrowth, surgical site infection, pin tract infections, stiffness resulting in decreased range of motion, cubitus valgus deformities, ‘fishtail’ deformities, malunion, non-union, avascular necrosis, and premature epiphyseal fusion. Adequate follow-up is therefore warranted.

Introduction:
The occurrence rate of any fracture during childhood (0–17 years) is between 12–34% for boys and 6–34% for girls [1,2]. Elbow fractures account for 28.4% of this number [3]. Lateral humeral condyle fractures in children are the second most frequent type of elbow fracture [4,5,6,7]. In most cases, standard radiographs will visualize the fracture. However, in 5.2–16.6% of all cases, nondisplaced fractures are overlooked on conventional radiographs, which could result in an unfavorable outcome or long-term…

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