Fractures of the pediatric elbow and shoulder

Although most pediatric elbow and shoulder injuries heal rapidly with very little sequelae and minimal need for formal therapy, pediatric elite-level athletes often demand early and full return of elbow and shoulder motion. Problematic injuries in our practice include supracondylar humerus fractures, medial epicondyle fractures, olecranon stress fractures, posttraumatic elbow stiffness, clavicle fractures, and proximal humerus fractures. In addition, pediatric humeral shaft fractures benefit from custom-made humeral fracture cuffs to allow for accurate sizing.