Unusual humeral medial condyle fracture in an adolescent because of a previous post-traumatic fishtail deformity: a case report.

A fishtail deformity is a well-known complication following pediatric lateral condyle fracture of the humerus. We report a rare case of a medial humeral condyle fracture in a 12-year-old boy who had had a fishtail deformity because of a lateral condyle fracture in childhood. Radiographs showed a longitudinal fracture plane of the medial condyle extending to the articular surface, which is different from the three types of medial condyle fracture classified by Kilfoyle.

Pediatric trigger thumb with locked interphalangeal joint: can observation or splinting be a treatment option?

Background: The purpose of this study is to report the natural history of pediatric trigger thumb with locked interphalangeal joint, the efficacy of a splint for this condition, and the outcome of late surgery.

Methods: Medical records of 64 patients were retrospectively reviewed. Patients were treated with a coil splint when parents and patients accepted; otherwise, regular observation was conducted.