Open AccessOpen Reduction and Pin Fixation of Pediatric Lateral Humeral Condylar Fractures
Author(s) -
Julia S. Sanders,
Rachel Y. Goldstein
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
jbjs essential surgical techniques
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.686
H-Index - 7
ISSN - 2160-2204
DOI - 10.2106/jbjs.st.19.00066
Subject(s) - medicine , condyle , humerus , internal fixation , reduction (mathematics) , elbow , fixation (population genetics) , surgery , orthodontics , anatomy , population , geometry , mathematics , environmental health
Lateral condylar fractures of the humerus are the second most common elbow fracture seen in pediatrics, behind supracondylar humeral fractures. All practicing orthopaedic surgeons should be able to identify and treat these injuries appropriately, as the intra-articular and transphyseal nature of this fracture pattern contributes to the relatively high complication rate. Treatment has evolved with time as classification systems better characterize the different types of lateral condylar fractures, aiding in decision-making for management. This video article reviews the diagnostic findings and classification systems for lateral condylar fractures and then details the surgical technique for open reduction and internal fixation of displaced lateral condylar fractures.