A Case Report on Non-Union of Lateral Condyle of Humerus Treated with Screw Fixation
Author(s): Bageshree Ajit Oak*, Vijay Narasimman Reddy and Murali Krishnan
Abstract
Lateral condyle fracture of the humerus is the most common elbow fracture that involves the growth plate and the second most common elbow fracture in children following supracondylar fracture of the humerus. These fractures are prone to go for non-union. We report a case of a 7-year-old girl who suffered a left lateral condylar fracture nonunion and gross valgus deformity. Fixation of fracture was performed by a native method 4 years ago. Now presented with limited range of motion (ROM) of the left elbow caused by the union of the lateral condylar fracture and subluxation of the radio humeral joint with gross genu valgus deformity. Surgical debridement of non-union site, the bone ends freshened, condyle fragment apposed in position, bone grafting done, and two cannulated cancellous screw fixations done. Implant excision was done 15 months later.