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
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