Temporary elbow stiffness is often seen after a lateral condylar fracture of the distal end of the humerus in children. There are scant scientific data available to assess the expected time frame for return of elbow motion after these injuries. The purpose of this study is to provide a prospective, longitudinal evaluation of elbow motion in a large group of pediatric patients undergoing treatment for a lateral condylar fracture of the distal end of the humerus.
Department of Orthopaedics, UCLA Orthopaedic Hospital, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California at Los Angeles, 10833 Le Conte Avenue, 16-155 CHS, Los Angeles, CA 90095.
