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

January 6, 2026 updated by: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France

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.

Study Overview

Status

Recruiting

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Estimated)

9

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Locations

  • France
      • Strasbourg, France, 67091
        • Recruiting
        • Service de Chirurgie Pédiatrique - CHU de Strasbourg - France
        • Principal Investigator:
          • Philippe GICQUEL, MD, PhD
        • Contact:
        • Principal Investigator:
          • Jean-Jaurès OUATTARA, MD

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Minor patient (under 15 years of age) admitted for recent displaced fractures of the medial epicondyle of the elbow

Description

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

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Mayo Elbow Performance Score (MEPS)
Time Frame: Up to 12 months

What the Mayo Performance Status (MEPS) measures:

It assigns points (out of 100) based on:

  • Pain
  • Elbow mobility
  • Stability
  • Ability to perform everyday activities

Interpretation of results:

  • 90-100 points: Excellent
  • 75-89 points: Good
  • 60-74 points: Average
  • <60 points: Poor
Up to 12 months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University Hospital, Strasbourg, France

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

July 15, 2025

Primary Completion (Estimated)

July 1, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

July 15, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 6, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 6, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

January 15, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

January 15, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 6, 2026

Last Verified

January 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 9814

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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