Chapter 9: Lateral Condyle Fracture

Highlights: Common fractures of the elbow in children with a mean age of 6 years; Symptoms are often subtle, therefore these fractures may go undiagnosed; Radiographic oblique view may be useful for diagnosing undisplaced fractures; It may be difficult to differentiate stable from unstable fractures; Anatomical reduction is mandatory to reduce the risk of complications, such as cubitus varus or valgus, ulnar nerve dysfunction, non-union and avascular necrosis;