Achilles tendon problems are very common among athletes as well as the general
population1, 2. The terminology used to describe the painful condition of the Achilles tendon …

Introduction Lateral condyle fractures of the humerus are common paediatric fractures.
However, no conclusive statement has been made about their risk of complications, the …

Background The most commonly cited classification system for lateral condyle fractures
(Milch) has not been shown to be predictive of outcome or recommend treatment. Purpose …

The treatment of lateral condyle fractures in children remains controversial. This study
investigates whether minimally displaced lateral condyle fractures should be treated …

Purpose This retrospective study compares Kirschner wires versus 3.5-mm diameter AO
cannulated screw internal fixation in treatment for the displaced lateral humeral condyle …

Aims We present the clinical and radiographic outcome of 81 children with Gartland type I to
III supracondylar humeral fractures at a minimum follow-up of ten years (mean 12.1 years; …

Background: Fractures to the lateral humeral condyle are common in the pediatric
population and can lead to complications related to displacement of the fracture fragment …

Background The treatment of fractures in children and adolescents must be based on an
adequate knowledge of the physiology of the growing skeleton. Treatment failures usually …

Background The treatment goal in lateral condylar fracture is union without residual
deformity. However, growth disturbance may occur despite initial anatomic reduction and …

Background Lateral condyle fracture of the humerus is the second most common elbow
fracture in children. Non-displaced lateral condyle fractures can often be managed with cast …