Outcome of osteosynthesis of maltreated lateral humeral condylar fracture in children

Objective: to determine the outcome of osteosynthesis of maltreated lateral humeral condylar fractures in children. material and methods: this interventional quasi-experimental was carried out in the department of orthopedic surgery nishtar hospital,multan from july 2006 to january 2007. thirty children admitted through opd having maltreated lateral humeral condyle fracture were included relevant investigations and x-rays were done. after surgery if union was evident then pins were removed and then the physiotherapy of the patient was started. if consolidated union were not found then patients were followed. results: nineteen (63.33%) male and 11(36.67%) female were treated for fracture of lateral condyle of humerus results were excellent in 4(13.33%) good in 16(53.34%) and satisfactory in 10(13.33%) cases. a vascular necrosis was not seen in any case. conclusion: in maltreated lateral humeral condyle fracture treated by osteosynthesis,pain free,stable elbow is achieved. deformity of elbow either cubitus varus or valgus with tardy ulnar nerve palsy is prevented.