scholarly journals Clinical value of MRI in evaluating and diagnosing of humeral lateral condyle fracture in children

2022 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andreas Rehm ◽  
Joshua C. Y. Ong ◽  
Elizabeth Ashby
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yang Qi ◽  
Lin Guo ◽  
Man Sun ◽  
Zhi Wang

Abstract Background Humeral lateral condyle fractures (HLCFs) are common paediatric fractures. Radiographs are hard to accurately evaluate and diagnose the damage of articular epiphyseal cartilage in HLCFs. Methods 60 children who should be suspected to be HLCFs in clinical practice from Dec 2015 to Nov 2017 were continuously included as the first part patients. Subsequently, 35 HLCFs patients with complete follow-up information who had no obvious displacement on radiograph were the second part patients. The sensitivity and specificity of radiograph and MRI in diagnosing of HLCFs and their stability were calculated respectively. Calculated the sensitivity and specificity of each scan sequence of MRI in diagnosing of HLCFs osteochondral fractures. The degree of fracture displacement was measured respectively. Compared the ratio of surgical treatment, secondary fracture displacement and complications between the stable fracture group and the unstable fracture group on MRI in part 2 patients. Results Sensitivity of diagnosing HLCFs by MRI was significantly higher than radiograph (100.00% vs. 89.09%, P = 0.03). Sensitivity of diagnosing integrity of trochlear cartilage chain by MRI was 96.30%, which was significantly higher than that by radiograph (62.96%, P < 0.01). The sensitivity of cartilage sensitive sequence (3D-FS-FSPGR/3D-FSPGR) was different with FS-PDWI and FS-T2WI (P = 0.01 and P = 0.02, respectively). The degree of HLCFs displacement by MRI was higher than radiograph (P < 0.05). In the unstable fracture group, 5 cases (45.45%) had a fracture displacement of more than 2 mm on MRI, which was significantly higher than that in stable fracture group (0.00%, P < 0.01). Conclusions MRI is superior to the radiograph of elbow joint in evaluating and diagnosing children HLCFs and their stability. The coronal 3D-FS-FSPGR/3D-FSPGR sequence is a significant sequence for diagnosing osteochondral fractures in HLCFs. MRI can provide important clinical value for treatment decisions of HLCFs without significant displacement.


1999 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 1034
Author(s):  
Dong Soo Kim ◽  
Kook Jin Chung ◽  
Jong Guk Ahn ◽  
Byung Hyun Jung ◽  
Yeol Bo Sung ◽  
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1994 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 415 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyung Ku Yon ◽  
Kwang Pyo Jeon ◽  
Kuk Whan Oh ◽  
Dae Eun Jung ◽  
Kyung Hoon Kang ◽  
...  

2017 ◽  
pp. 419-422
Author(s):  
Melvin C. Makhni ◽  
Eric C. Makhni ◽  
Eric F. Swart ◽  
Charles S. Day

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 117-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Zale ◽  
Z. A. Winthrop ◽  
W. Hennrikus

Purpose The aim of this retrospective study is to report the rate of displacement of Jakob Type 1 lateral condyle fractures that were initially treated in a cast. Methods We performed a retrospective review of all patients that were treated for a non-displaced (Jakob Type 1 < 2 mm) lateral condyle fracture of the humerus at our institution between 2002 and 2015. Results A total of 59 patients were initially treated with casting. Five fractures displaced and were converted to a closed pinning treatment plan with a conversion rate of 8.5%. There was a mean of 13.2 days (4 to 21) between treatment by initial casting and closed pinning. Conclusion This study demonstrates an 8.5% displacement and conversion rate from cast treatment to closed pinning for initially non-displaced Jakob Type 1 lateral condyle fractures of the humerus. The internal oblique radiograph is most accurate to determine displacement. We recommend obtaining an internal oblique view at initial evaluation and at follow-up in the cast for lateral condyle fractures. To minimize movement at the fracture site, we recommend treating Jakob Type 1 lateral condyle fractures with a long arm cast with the elbow at 90° and the forearm in the supine position with a sling-loop design. Level of Evidence IV – retrospective therapeutic study


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