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Fractures: Bone Repair

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A New Radiological Parameter in Pediatric Lateral Condyle Fractures: How Effective Is Fragment Size?

Tayfun Aman¹, Batuhan Gencer², Necdet Sağlam³

¹Orthopaedics and Traumatology Clinic, University of Health Sciences, Sancaktepe Şehit Prof. Dr. İlhan Varank Training and Research Hospital, 34785 Istanbul, Turkey.

Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)

|June 26, 2026

Summary

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The fragment/capitellum area ratio in pediatric lateral condyle fractures does not impact clinical outcomes like range of motion. However, a larger ratio is linked to radiographic complications and capitellar hypertrophy.

Keywords:

fragment size humerus lateral condyle lateral bump lateral condyle fractures

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Pediatric Orthopedics
Pediatric Fracture Management

Background:

Pediatric lateral condyle fractures require understanding factors influencing outcomes.
Fragment size is a key consideration in surgical treatment planning.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the impact of fragment size on clinical and radiological outcomes in pediatric lateral condyle fractures.
To assess the relationship between the fractured fragment/capitellum area ratio and complications.

Main Methods:

Retrospective cohort study of 47 pediatric patients.
Measurement of fractured fragment/capitellum area ratio.
Clinical evaluation using Hardacre classification and range of motion assessment.
Radiographic assessment for complications and capitellar size.

Main Results:

No significant association between fragment/capitellum area ratio and range of motion or lateral bump presence.
Higher fragment/capitellum area ratio significantly correlated with radiographic complications (p=0.01).
Increased ratio associated with larger final capitellar area (p=0.02).

Conclusions:

The fractured fragment/capitellum area ratio is a novel parameter for initial fracture size.
This ratio does not affect clinical outcomes or range of motion.
The ratio is significantly associated with radiological complications and may predict capitellar hypertrophy.