Pediatric elbow dislocation associated with a Milch type I lateral condylefracture of the humerus

Authors
Rovinsky, D Ferguson, C Younis, A Otsuka, NY
Citation
D. Rovinsky et al., Pediatric elbow dislocation associated with a Milch type I lateral condylefracture of the humerus, J ORTHOP TR, 13(6), 1999, pp. 458-460
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Ortopedics, Rehabilitation & Sport Medicine
Journal title
JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC TRAUMA
ISSN journal
08905339 → ACNP
Volume
13
Issue
6
Year of publication
1999
Pages
458 - 460
Database
ISI
SICI code
0890-5339(199908)13:6<458:PEDAWA>2.0.ZU;2-U
Abstract
A Milch Type I lateral condyle fracture associated with a posterior elbow d islocation is described in a pediatric patient. Previously, Milch Type I fr actures were thought to be stable injuries due to maintenance of the latera l trochlear rim. Prompt recognition and treatment are essential to avoid co mplications of this injury and to ensure a good functional result.