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2021, Vol. 5 Issue 1, Part A
Open reduction and internal fixation with k-wire of lateral condylar fracture in children
Author(s): Dr. Mukesh Sharma, Dr. Chirag Jain, Dr. Lakhan Pratap and Dr. RP Meena
Abstract: Background: All of the foregoing information has prompted us to conduct a thorough investigation into this issue. In light of the foregoing, a study of open reduction and internal fixation with k-wire of a dislocated fracture of the lateral condyle of the humerus in children has been done.
Materials and Methods: The Department of Orthopaedics, Government Medical College and Hospital, Kota, conducted this follow-up investigation on a fracture of the lateral condyle of the humerus. The patients in this study had a fracture of the lateral condyle of the humerus and had visited this department between September 2016 and December 2018. The current study includes 50 cases of lateral condyle humerus fractures.
Results: The youngest patient of this series at the time of sustaining injury was 2 years and the oldest patient was 13 years. However, the majority of cases were between the age group of 3-12 years with an average age of 7.5 years. Males are predominantly affected in a ratio of 4:1.In the majority of the children, the mechanism of injury could not be ascertained. However, in 18 per cent cases, it was due to fall on an outstretched hand and in 12%, direct injury to the elbow. Sixteen children (32%) were treated conservatively. This included 3 children with minimum displacement and one child who had significant displacement but had an irritable elbow. All those children who had slight to marked displacement were treated by surgery.
Conclusion: Open reduction and internal fixation with k wire in displaced lateral condyle humerus in children yields good results with minimum complications of prominence lateral condyle and non- union lateral condyle humerus.
Pages: 41-44  |  597 Views  71 Downloads
How to cite this article:
Dr. Mukesh Sharma, Dr. Chirag Jain, Dr. Lakhan Pratap, Dr. RP Meena. Open reduction and internal fixation with k-wire of lateral condylar fracture in children. Nat J Clin Orthop 2021;5(1):41-44 DOI: https://doi.org/10.33545/orthor.2021.v5.i1a.311
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