Results of operative treatment of lateral humeral condyle fractures in children]

Hereby paper presents the results of the operative treatment of the 15 lateral humeral condyle fractures in children aged 2-15 years. The fractures were classified according to Jakob-Fowles scale. After the operative reposition of the fracture the 2 or 3 K-wires stabilisation connecting was done. The results were evaluated according to Hardacre classification after 8 till 18 months long observation. The very good results were obtained in all of 15 patients. On the base of own experiences and literature the authors suggest operative reposition with K-wires fixation in the treatment of the the lateral humeral condyle fractures in children.