J Korean Fract Soc.  1994 May;7(1):37-42.

The Type and Treatment of Elbow Fractrue in Children

• Kim KC
• Choi JY
• Kim JS
• Choi AS

Abstract

The elbow fractures in children are extremely common and sometimes its are quite difficult to determine the diagnosis. Failure to diagnose adequately and treat fractures of the elbow In children may result in severe complications, such as Volkmanns ischemec contracture, nerve injuries and angular deformity Therefore, accurate reduction without additional trauma and good maintenance are essential by closed or open method. A cllnical analysis was performed on 162 patients with elbow fractures and dislocations in Koryo General Hospital from Jan. 1985 to Jan. 1992. 1. The average age of children was 6 years 9 months, and sex ratio was predominently male(3:1) 2. The most common mechanism was fall from height in 142 cases(88%). 3. Fractures of supracondyle in children was common injuries of the elbow ; 89 cases(55%). 4. Although minimally dlsplaced lateral condyle fracture, the accepted method of treatment was open reduction.

Keyword

Type; Fracture; Elbow fracture; children

MeSH Terms

Child*
Congenital Abnormalities
Contracture
Diagnosis
Dislocations
Elbow*
Hospitals, General
Humans
Methods
Sex Ratio