The image today is an Xray of operated fracture lateral condyle, done immediately after surgery. As viewed, the xray shows a fracture of lateral condyle which is held in postion by a Kirschner wire and a screw.
Author’s Note
Two things.
The xray is an oblique view.
The Kwire is longer than it should be. A longer protruding implant beyond the bone is dangerous for nerves and vessels.
Hello. my 2 1/2 YEAR daughter had a malleolus fracture. its been 2 weeks she has her plaster ooo. she is moving her hands and its not paining but the problem is that she cant straighten her hands. i am very worried about that. can u pls tell me what can i do to help her. thank you
Dr Arun Pal Singh Reply:
July 8th, 2009 at 5:54 pm
@JENNY,
There are few things I need to underdstand. i think you want to say condyle rather than malleolus. malleolus is in the leg.
What do you mean by ‘cannot straighten the hand”. I mean in plaster one cannot straighten her limb.
Is there a problem with straightening her fingers?