Application of absorbable screws in humerus lateral condyle fracture in children

Abstract:

Objective：To investigate the feasibility and advantages and disadvantages of absorbable screw in the treatment of children humerus lateral condyle fractures. Methods：Clinical data of 183 children who accepted treatment of children humerus lateral condyle fractures in our hospital between January 1，2009 and December 31，2010 were analyzed，among which 100 were male，83 were fe－male，with an average age of 6.5 years. Results：Totally 183 children were all followed up for 6 to 32 months，with an average of 16 months. According to the outcome of Hardacre standards，all cases achieved satisfactory recovery without healing delay，lateral condyle overgrowth，cubitus valgus and varus or other complications expect one case of healing delay. Conclusion：Compared with traditional fixation by K-wires，absorbable screws can significantly decrease complications in the treatment of children humerus lateral condyle fracture without injuring the epiphyseal plate.