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[Non-union of pediatric lateral humeral condyle following post-traumatic cubitus valgus].

Authors :
Kocak T
Gebhard F
Keppler P
Source :
Der Unfallchirurg [Unfallchirurg] 2011 Apr; Vol. 114 (4), pp. 360-5.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

Non-union of the pediatric lateral humeral condyle following post-traumatic cubitus valgus is a severe complication after inadequate treatment. We report on a then 14-year-old male patient who developed an increasingly defective position in terms of cubitus valgus after conservative treatment of a lateral humeral condyle fracture. After performing screw osteosynthesis and achieving consolidation, a successful supracondylar dome osteotomy was performed which led to relief from pain and free range of motion of the elbow joint.

Details

Language :
German
ISSN :
1433-044X
Volume :
114
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Der Unfallchirurg
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
20842333
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00113-010-1812-x