AO Classification of Distal Humerus Fractures

Not Available — 2002-02-04 23:01:12 GMT

13-Humerus Distal -Comprehensive Classification of Fractures of Long Bones

Medial Epicondyle Fracture of the Humerus Wheeless

C.R.Wheeless — 2002-02-04 23:01:12 GMT

- third most common pediatric elbow fracture (5-10%) (behind supracondylar and lateral condylar fractures);
- most common between ages of 9 and 14 years;
- mechanism of injury is valgus strain of the joint, producing traction on the medial epicondyle thru the flexor muscles
Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics

OWL: OCOSH Classification/Trauma/Fractures/Elbow Fractures/Epicondyle Fractures

AO Classification of Distal Humerus Fractures

Medial Epicondyle Fracture of the Humerus Wheeless