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Fractures of the lateral humeral condyle in children: Late results

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A long-term follow-up study of 38 fractures of the lateral humeral condyle was done to evaluate the special problems related to growth disturbances. Indications for operative treatment and clinical as well as radiographic results are discussed.

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Eine Spätuntersuchung von 38 Frakturen des lateralen Kondylus humeri wurde durchgeführt zur Analyse der speziellen Probleme der Wachstumsstörungen. Die Indikationen für operative Therapie sowie klinische und röntgenologische Ergebnisse werden diskutiert.

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  1. Department of General Surgery, University of Nijmegen, Sint Radboudziekenhuis, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 14, NL-6500 HB, Nijmegen, The Netherlands

    A. B. van Vugt

  2. Department of Pediatric Surgery, University of Nijmegen, Sint Radboudziekenhuis, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 14, NL-6500 HB, Nijmegen, The Netherlands

    R. V. S. M. Severijnen & C. Festen

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van Vugt, A.B., Severijnen, R.V.S.M. & Festen, C. Fractures of the lateral humeral condyle in children: Late results. Arch. Orth. Traum. Surg. 107, 206–209 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00449669

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