The treatment of isolated, displaced fractures of the medial humeral epicondyle in children is controversial. Both plaster cast immobilization without reduction and open reduction and internal fixation have been advocated. The purpose of this long-term retrospective study was to analyze the functional and radiographic results of both nonsurgical and surgical management of these injuries.

Farsetti, P., Potenza, V., Caterini, R., Ippolito, E. (2001). Long-term results of treatment of fractures of the medial humeral epicondyle in children. JOURNAL OF BONE AND JOINT SURGERY, 83-A(9), 1299-1305.

Long-term results of treatment of fractures of the medial humeral epicondyle in children

FARSETTI, PASQUALE;POTENZA, VITO;CATERINI, ROBERTO;IPPOLITO, ERNESTO
2001-09-01

Abstract

The treatment of isolated, displaced fractures of the medial humeral epicondyle in children is controversial. Both plaster cast immobilization without reduction and open reduction and internal fixation have been advocated. The purpose of this long-term retrospective study was to analyze the functional and radiographic results of both nonsurgical and surgical management of these injuries.
set-2001
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Rilevanza internazionale
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Sì, ma tipo non specificato
Settore MED/33 - MALATTIE APPARATO LOCOMOTORE
English
Con Impact Factor ISI
Range of Motion, Articular; Humans; Retrospective Studies; Bone Nails; Bone Wires; Child; Humeral Fractures; Casts, Surgical; Treatment Outcome; Hand Strength; Follow-Up Studies; Adolescent; Elbow; Male; Female; Fracture Fixation, Internal; Immobilization
Farsetti, P., Potenza, V., Caterini, R., Ippolito, E. (2001). Long-term results of treatment of fractures of the medial humeral epicondyle in children. JOURNAL OF BONE AND JOINT SURGERY, 83-A(9), 1299-1305.
Farsetti, P; Potenza, V; Caterini, R; Ippolito, E
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