Fracture of lateral condyle are very common fracture in children. lateral condyle is part of the humerus bone that projects on outer astect of lower part of arm just above the level of flexor crease of the elbow (cubital fossa).
Most of the undisplaced fractures can be managed conservatively. The surgery is required in cases which have displacement of the fragment more than 2mm or the fragment is rotated.
As this is a type of epiphyseal injury, anatomical reduction is absolutely necessary. Otherwise growth disturbances of elbow and deformity of the elbow may result, most common being cubitus valgus or valgus deformity of the elbow.
The xray above is of two years old child who sustained an injury due to fall from bed. The fracture is not displaced and was managed conservatively.
the limb was kept in above elbow brace for 6 weeks.
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