Isolated coronoid fracture in a 9-year old child - A Case Report
Gireesh Khodnapur1, Nachiket Desai2, Ronak Khatri1
1Department of Orthopaedics, BLDEA's Shri B M Patil Medical College and Hospital, Vijayapur, Karnataka, India.
Introduction:
Isolated coronoid fractures in the pediatric age group are uncommon and ill-defined in literature; here, we are studying the characteristics of the fracture and surgical management to gain good functional outcomes in such cases.
Case Report:
A case of 9-year-old boy who presented with isolated right elbow coronoid displaced fracture Type IIIA of Regan and Morrey Classification, underwent open reduction internal fixation with headless screws and was followed up for 1-year postoperatively. A satisfactory functional outcome with full range of movement achieved with no complications at the final follow-up.
Conclusion:
Headless screw fixation for Type IIIA coronoid fractures in pediatric elbow gives good functional outcome and range of movements with low rates of complications.
