Valgus Instability of the Elbow Due to Medial Epicondyle Nonunion: Treatment by Fragment Excision and Medial Collateral Ligament Reconstruction

摘要

Conservative treatment is often indicated for medial epicondyle fractures of the humerus in children; however, nonunion resulting from this type of treatment is relatively common.!) If fibrous union develops in patients who are asymptomatic, they will not experience restriction in their activities of daily living (ADL).