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Review
. 2016 Apr;47(2):377-85.
doi: 10.1016/j.ocl.2015.09.011.

Complications of Pediatric Elbow Fractures

Brad T Hyatt  1 , Matthew R Schmitz  1 , Jeremy K Rush  2
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Complications of Pediatric Elbow Fractures

Brad T Hyatt et al. Orthop Clin North Am. 2016 Apr.

Abstract

Fractures about the elbow in children are common and varied. Both diagnosis and treatment can be challenging, and optimal treatment protocols continue to evolve with new research data. This article reviews common complications related to pediatric elbow fractures and presents recent literature to help guide treatment.

Keywords: Malunion; Nonunion; Pediatric elbow fractures; Tardy ulnar nerve palsy.

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