Casting vs Surgical Treatment of Children With Medial Epicondyle Fractures
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.8479
Abstract: Key Points Question Does cast immobilization provide similar clinical outcomes compared with surgical treatment for displaced pediatric medial epicondyle fractures? Findings In this randomized clinical trial involving 72 pediatric patients, casting only was noninferior to… read more here.
Keywords: casting surgical; epicondyle fractures; medial epicondyle; surgical treatment ... See more keywords
Outcomes of Nonoperative Pediatric Medial Humeral Epicondyle Fractures With and Without Associated Elbow Dislocation
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DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000000890
Abstract: Background: Medial epicondyle fractures may occur in isolation or with associated elbow dislocation. In the absence of open fracture or fragment incarceration, nonoperative management with immobilization has been shown to result in generally successfully outcomes… read more here.
Keywords: medial epicondyle; elbow dislocation; fracture; dislocation ... See more keywords
Ipsilateral Supracondylar and Medial Epicondyle Humerus Fractures in Pediatric Patients: A Retrospective Analysis of Incidence, Epidemiology, Treatment, and Outcomes
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DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000002741
Abstract: Background: Pediatric supracondylar humerus (SCH; AO/OTA13-M/3.1) and medial epicondyle fractures (AO/OTA13u-M/7.1) are common. Concomitant SCH with ipsilateral medial epicondyle fractures remain scarcely reported. We investigated the epidemiology, treatment, and outcomes of this rare, combined injury.… read more here.
Keywords: epidemiology; treatment; epicondyle fractures; sch ... See more keywords
USE OF A WASHER DOES NOT AFFECT THE RATE OF IMPLANT REMOVAL OR ELBOW MOTION AFTER FIXATION OF MEDIAL EPICONDYLE FRACTURES
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DOI: 10.1177/2325967119s00184
Abstract: Background: The use of a washer to supplement screw fixation can prevent fragmentation and penetration during the surgical treatment of medial epicondyle fractures. However, concerns may arise regarding screw prominence and the need for subsequent… read more here.
Keywords: fixation; epicondyle fractures; removal; rom ... See more keywords