Retrospective study of open reduction and internal fixation of lateral humeral condyle fractures with absorbable screws and absorbable sutures in children.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lateral humeral condyle fractures are the second most common elbow fracture in children. Displaced and rotated fractures require stabilization and reduction. Kirschner wires (K-wires) are most commonly used in the fixation of these fractures. Here, we introduce a new fixation method that uses an absorbable screw. We aim to determine if it is feasible to treat lateral humeral condyle fractures with an absorbable screw by comparing functional outcomes following absorbable screw fixation vs. K-wire fixation.

Methods

Between May 2007 and September 2010, 86 patients were treated with absorbable screws (43 patients) or K-wire (43 patients). All patients had been diagnosed with lateral condyle fractures that were classified as either Jacob type II (unstable) or III. One

SUBMITTER: Su Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6946392 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature