Medial Humeral Condyle Fracture eMedicine Orthopedics

Description: Medial condyle fractures involve a fracture line that extends through and separates the medial metaphysis and epicondyle from the rest of the humerus. By definition, the fracture line must involve the trochlear articular surface. Medial condyle fractures must not be confused with medial epicondyle fractures that involve the medial column but are extra-articular. These 2 fracture patterns are separate entities and are treated differently. Both fracture patterns may be difficult to diagnose in young children, especially before the secondary ossification centers have formed.
Synonyms and related keywords: medial condyle, medial epicondyle, medial column, medial epicondylar apophysis, medial condyle fracture, medial epicondyle fracture, elbow fracture, broken arm, broken elbow
Walsh, Patterson & Krishnan 2008