Author/Editor		Prinčič, J; Tonin, M; Aleš, A
Title		Geburtstrauna als Ursache eines Bruches der distalen Epiphyse des Oberarms. Ein Fallbericht
Translated title		Birt trauma as the cause of fracture of the distal epiphysis of the humerus. A case report
Type		članek
Source		Unfallchirurg
Vol. and No.		Letnik 98, št. 9
Publication year		1995
Volume		str. 487-8
Language		ger
Abstract		The authors report on a case of fracture of the distal humeral epiphysis sustained at birth. This is extremely rare. The main problem in treatment of this kind of fracture is correct and timely diagnosis. In almost all reported cases the fracture has been confused with elbow dislocation. The reason for this mistake is difficult roentgenological orientation owing to invisible ossification nuclei. Ultrasono und examination is recommended for diagnosis. The treatment of the injury is conservative. Closed reduction and immobilization for 3 weeks in an above-the-elbow plaster cast is advised. The end-results have been very good in all published cases, as they were in the present case, in which the shape of the injured elbow corresponded absolutely to that on the healthy side, mobility was unrestricted and no growth disturbances were observed after 9 months.
Descriptors		BIRTH INJURIES ELBOW JOINT EPIPHYSES HUMERAL FRACTURES BIRTH INJURIES CASTS, SURGICAL ELBOW JOINT ENGLISH ABSTRACT EPIPHYSES FOLLOW-UP STUDIES FRACTURE HEALING HUMERAL FRACTURES INFANT INFANT, NEWBORN RANGE OF MOTION, ARTICULAR