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Technique and Preliminary Results of Medial Epicondyle Fracture Fixation Using Anchors and Review of the Literature

NCT07342959 · Status: RECRUITING · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 9

Last updated 2026-01-15

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Summary

Medial epicondyle fractures of the humerus account for 11 to 20% of elbow fractures in children and adolescents.

The therapeutic strategy remains controversial, ranging from conservative treatment to surgical fixation depending on the degree of displacement and joint instability.

Conventional surgical management of these fractures generally involves fixation with screws or pins. However, the occurrence of certain complications, such as hardware migration, soft tissue irritation, the risk of iatrogenic comminution of small bone fragments, and the need for implant removal, has led to the exploration of alternatives, including the use of anchor fixation.

This technique involves inserting an anchor with sutures into the bone to ensure stable fixation of the fragment, while reducing the risk of comminution and avoiding the need for subsequent removal of the material.

Conditions

  • Medial Epicondyle Fractures of the Elbow

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University Hospital, Strasbourg, France

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
1 Year
Max Age
14 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-07-15
Primary Completion
2026-07-31
Completion
2026-07-15

Countries

  • France

Study Locations

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