Humeral biepicondylar fracture dislocation in a child: A case report and review of the literature
2008

Humeral Biepicondylar Fracture Dislocation in a Child

Sample size: 1 publication Evidence: low

Author Information

Author(s): Gani Naseem Ul, Rather Abdul Qayoom, Mir Bashir Ahmed, Halwai Manzoor Ahmed, Wani Mudassir Maqbool

Primary Institution: Govt hospital for bone and joint surgery Barzullah, Srinager, India

Hypothesis

What is the best treatment for humeral biepicondylar fracture dislocation in children?

Conclusion

Open reduction and internal fixation is necessary to restore stability in cases of humeral biepicondylar fracture dislocation.

Supporting Evidence

  • The injury was caused by a heavy pot falling on the child's outstretched arm.
  • Radiographs confirmed the fracture and dislocation.
  • The child regained full range of motion after surgery.

Takeaway

A girl hurt her elbow when a heavy pot fell on it, causing a rare type of fracture that needed surgery to fix.

Methodology

The case involved open reduction and internal fixation of the fractures.

Limitations

Limited literature on this specific injury complicates understanding and management.

Participant Demographics

A 13-year-old girl.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1186/1757-1626-1-163

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