Lateral Condyle Fractures are the second most common fracture in the pediatric elbow and are characterized by a higher risk of nonunion, malunion, and AVN than other pediatric elbow fractures. Diagnosis is made with plain elbow radiographs.

Some undisplaced fractures may be treated nonoperatively with the limb supported in a sling with a splint. This particularly applies to low-demand patients.

Distal Humerus Fractures are traumatic injuries to the elbow that comprise of supracondylar fractures, single column fractures, column fractures or coronal shear fractures. Diagnosis is made with plain radiographs of the humerus and elbow.

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Dec 5, 2024 · Lateral epicondyle fractures of the elbow are rare epicondylar fractures. They are much rarer than medial epicondyle fractures and represent avulsion of the lateral epicondyle. They are usually seen in the setting of other injuries 1-3.

Lateral Epicondylitis/Epicondylalgia. This protocol is time based (dependent upon tissue healing) as well as criterion based (dependent upon patient tolerance).

Anteroposterior (AP) and lateral x-rays of the elbow should be obtained without splinting. If there is clinical suspicion of injury in the forearm or wrist then separate films of these areas should be ordered. If a lateral condyle fracture is suspected or minimally displaced on x-rays, then oblique views are often useful.

Lateral Epicondyle Debridement and Extensor Repair Phase I: Early ROM & Protect Repair (0 to 2 weeks) • Operative Splint to be removed on Post-op day 2. • Universal wrist splint to be placed once operative splint removed and worn at all times other than when performing exercises • No strengthening or repetitive exercises

Immobilization by splinting, casting, or bracing for 4 or more weeks is recommended to protect the bones while they heal. A sling may afford comfort while in the cast or splint. Fractures that are displaced (not in appropriate alignment) may require surgery to restore and maintain the muscular attachment to its normal position.

Apr 22, 2019 · According to research study, an elbow brace or wrist orthosis can assist with decreasing pain and increasing function for this diagnosis. The following information provides a comparison of commonly used braces and splints to treat the symptoms associated with lateral or medial epicondylitis.