Xray Elbow Showing Nonunion of Fracture Lateral Condyle Humerus With Cubitus Valgus

Cubitus Vlagus is the deformity of the elbow resulting in  forearm pointing outwards in relation to arm. One of the late complication of non union of humerus lateral condyle fracture is cubitus valgus.

Following is an xray of adult who presented with deformity of cubitus valgus and xray revealed non union of lateral condyle.

Fracture of Lateral Condyle Unnuited

Cubitus Valgus Following Non Union Of Fracture Of Lateral Condyle Humerus

He gave a history of childhood injury for which no treatment was taken.

Xray Elbow Showing Old Ununited Fracture Lateral Condyle With Cubitus Valgus

An ununited fracture of the lateral condyle can lead to cubitus valgus as the growth occurs.

Following is an xray of adult who had suffered fracture of lateral condyle in childhood and was not treated for the same

Xray Elbow Showing Old Ununited Fracture Lateral Condyle With Cubitus Valgus

Xray Elbow Showing Old Ununited Fracture Lateral Condyle WIth Cubitus Valgus

The xray shows an united fracture of lateral condyle and elbow in high degree of valgus.