Comparison of outcomes of open reduction and internal fixation versus closed reduction and percutaneous pinning in Song type 4-5 pediatric lateral condyle fractures

• Published in: Turkish Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery Vol. 30; no. 11; pp. 821 - 827
• Main Author: Karatas, Muhammed Enes
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Turkey Kare Publishing 01.11.2024
• Subjects: Bone Nails; Bone surgery; Child; Closed Fracture Reduction - methods; Closed reduction; Elbow Injuries; Female; Fracture Fixation, Internal - methods; Humans; Humeral Fractures - surgery; Literature reviews; Male; Medical records; Open Fracture Reduction - methods; Original; Orthopedics; Pediatrics; Retrospective Studies; Surgeons; Trauma; Treatment Outcome

Lateral condyle fractures are the second most common peri-elbow fractures in children aged 6-10 years, following supracondylar fractures. In treating these fractures, either open or closed reduction fixation can be performed. However, it is not yet completely clear which type of fracture should be t...