Management of Malunions and Nonunions Following Elbow Trauma Current Concept Review

Abstract

Fractures in children are common in pediatric orthopaedic practice with the majority having positive outcomes with standard treatment. However, complications can develop and clinicians should be aware of common sequelae of pediatric elbow trauma and understand their prevention and treatment. The focus of this article is to provide an overview of common sequelae following pediatric elbow trauma including malunions of supracondylar humerus fractures and nonunion of lateral condyle, radial neck, and medial epicondyle fractures.