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Closed Reduction and Internal Fixation of Displaced Unstable Lateral Condylar Fractures of the Humerus in Children

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Affiliated Author(s)
송광순강철형민병우배기철조철현
Alternative Author(s)
Song, Kwang SoonKang, Chul HyungMin, Byung WooBae, Ki CheorCho, Chul Hyun
Journal Title
Journal of bone and joint surgery. American Volume.
ISSN
0021-9355
Issued Date
2008
Abstract
Background: Open reduction and internal fixation of a displaced unstable fracture of the lateral condyle of the humerus in
a child usually produces a good result. Only a few reports have focused on closed reduction and internal fixation of these
fractures. We prospectively studied closed reduction and internal fixation to determine its usefulness as the initial
treatment for displaced unstable fractures of the lateral condyle of the humerus.
Methods: We classified lateral condylar humeral fractures into five groups according to the degree of displacement and
the fracture pattern as determined on four radiographic views and created an algorithm for the treatment of these fractures
on the basis of this classification system. We prospectively treated sixty-three unstable fractures (in forty-two boys and
twenty-one girls) and assessed the quality of closed reduction.
Results: Thirteen of seventeen stage-3 fractures were reduced to £1mmof residual displacement. Thirty of forty stage-4
fractures and three of six stage-5 fractures were reduced to £2 mm of displacement. In ten of forty stage-4 fractures and
three of six stage-5 fractures, closed reduction to within 2 mm failed and open reduction and internal fixation was
performed. There were no major complications such as osteonecrosis of the trochlea or capitellum, nonunion, malunion,
or early physeal arrest.
Conclusions: Closed reduction and internal fixation is an effective treatment for unstable displaced lateral condylar
fractures of the humerus in many children. If fracture displacement after closed reduction exceeds 2 mm, open reduction
and internal fixation is recommended.
Department
Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery (정형외과학)
Publisher
School of Medicine
Citation
Kwang Soon Song et al. (2008). Closed Reduction and Internal Fixation of Displaced Unstable Lateral Condylar Fractures of the Humerus in Children. Journal of bone and joint surgery. American Volume., 90(12), 2673–2681. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.G.01227
Type
Article
ISSN
0021-9355
DOI
10.2106/JBJS.G.01227
URI
https://kumel.medlib.dsmc.or.kr/handle/2015.oak/33955
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