The ideal evaluation and treatment of pediatric patients with medial epicondyle fractures remain controversial. It is important to examine the most recent literature and provide an update on the current clinical practices, imaging modalities, treatment techniques, outcomes, and complications associated with displaced pediatric medial epicondyle fractures. There remains substantial variability across recommended treatment options and the outcomes between surgical versus nonsurgical management of these injuries. Despite the lack of consensus regarding management of pediatric medial epicondyle fractures, both nonsurgical and surgical approaches have demonstrated equivocal results.

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