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

NCT ID: NCT07342959

Last Updated: 2026-01-15

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Total Enrollment

9 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-07-15

Study Completion Date

2026-07-15

Brief Summary

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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.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Medial Epicondyle Fractures of the Elbow

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

CASE_ONLY

Study Time Perspective

RETROSPECTIVE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Minor patient (under 15 years of age)
* Admitted for recent displaced fractures of the medial epicondyle of the elbow
* Treated in the pediatric surgery department at Hautepierre Hospital
* Fractures requiring surgical treatment with anchor fixation.

Exclusion Criteria

* Non-displaced fractures
* Open fractures and associated fractures
Minimum Eligible Age

1 Year

Maximum Eligible Age

14 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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University Hospital, Strasbourg, France

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Locations

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Service de Chirurgie Pédiatrique - CHU de Strasbourg - France

Strasbourg, , France

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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France

Central Contacts

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Philippe GICQUEL, MD, PhD

Role: CONTACT

33 3 88 12 82 65

Facility Contacts

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Philippe GICQUEL, MD, PhD

Role: primary

33 3 88 12 82 65

Other Identifiers

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9814

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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