Volume 7 | Issue - 4
Volume 7 | Issue - 4
Volume 7 | Issue - 4
Volume 7 | Issue - 4
Volume 7 | Issue - 4
Lateral humeral condyle fractures are the second most commonly encountered elbow fractures after the supracondylar fractures in the pediatric age group. These injuries are peculiar as they are intra articular but displacement-prone owing to the forearm extensor muscles' attachment on the lateral epicondyle close to the condylar area. Thus, complications, including elbow deformity, can emerge if this condition is not appropriately treated. Diagnostic and management challenges may arise in cases of incomplete fractures and when extensive growth plate areas are involved. Understanding the injury mechanisms behind lateral humeral condyle fractures and the treatment nuances is crucial in navigating these challenges and optimizing patient outcomes. Reduction with percutaneous fixation is a minimally invasive option, mainly for Weiss type 2 and Song stages 2 to 4 fractures. Using 2 instead of 3 Kirschner wires during percutaneous fixation is recommended to achieve stability. This technique can improve the elbow's range of motion and reduce bone spur formation. The wire may be removed when clinical and radiological evidence of fracture healing has been obtained. Removal typically occurs around 4 to 6 weeks.