Kirschner Wire Fixation of Neglected Lateral Condylar Fracture of the Humerus in Children
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Kirschner Wire Fixation of Neglected Lateral Condylar Fracture of the Humerus in Children
Background: Delayed presentation of lateral condylar fractures of the humerus is relatively common in the developing regions of the world. Fractures of lateral condyle of humerus in pediatric age group, the most common being distal humerus epiphyseal injury, are commonly associated with delayed presentation to terminal health care providers. Materials and Methods: Twenty-one children having fra...
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عنوان ژورنال: OALib
سال: 2017
ISSN: 2333-9721,2333-9705
DOI: 10.4236/oalib.1103330