ABCD of Lateral Condyle Humerus Fracture in Children: Anatomy, Biomechanics, Classification and Diagnosis
Volume 7 | Issue 2 | May-August 2021 | Page: 24-29 | Taral V Nagda, Avi Shah, Dhwanil Tada
Authors: Taral V Nagda [1], Avi Shah [1], Dhwanil Tada [1]
[1] Department of Orthopaedics, SRCC NH Childrens Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Address of Correspondence
Dr. Taral Nagda,
Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon, SRCC NH Children’s Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
E-mail: taralnagda@gmail.com
Abstract
The lateral condyle fractures which form less than 20% of paediatric elbow fractures are seen at average 6 years age and have less severity of signs and symptoms which may lead to delayed diagnosis. Internal rotation view of X-ray of elbow is important in addition to standard AP and Lateral views. Jakob, Weiss and Song are commonly used classification systems in decision making.
Keywords: Lateral condyle fracture, Children, Classification, Anatomy, Diagnosis.
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| How to Cite this Article: Nagda TV, Shah A, Tada D | ABCD of Lateral Condyle Humerus Fracture in Children: Anatomy, Biomechanics, Classification and Diagnosis | International Journal of Paediatric Orthopaedics | May-August 2021; 7(2): 24-29. |
