The fracture line enters the joint lateral to the ridge between the trochlea and capitellum. The fracture extends into the trochlear groove. Figure 6a. A displaced lateral condyle fracture of the ...
Background The cartilage of the epiphyseal plate might be 2–5 times weaker than surrounding fibrous tissue; therefore epiphyseal (growth) plates are very sensitive to their surrounding mechanical ...
Pediatric elbow fractures are extremely common. It has been estimated that they account for approximately 65% of all fractures and dislocations in children. Supracondylar fractures constitute the ...