FINDING POSSIBLE PROGNOSTIC VARIABLES INFLUENCING THE COURSE OF PEDIATRIC HUMERAL CONDYLE FRACTURES

Abstract

Background: In children with minimally displaced or non-displaced LHCF (lateral humeral condyle fractures), problems
such as non-union and displacement are frequently observed. Nevertheless, there is a dearth of writing on the subject in
the Indian context.
Aim: The purpose of this study was to determine the possible prognostic factors influencing the course of pediatric
humeral condyle fractures.
Methods: 178 individuals with a history of trauma who were admitted to the Institute during the specified study period
were evaluated for this investigation. Demographics, the side of the injury, the fracture's displacement, its treatment, its
further displacement, non-union, and other consequences were all recorded. Based on basic radiographs, the fractures
were categorized using Jakob's classification, and the displacement was measured in millimeters using lateral and
anteroposterior views.