Fracture of lateral condyle of humerus seen in age group of: (A) 2 - 3 years, (B) 3 - 5 years, (C) 5 -15 years, (D) 15 - 25 years
Answer is C. C i.e. 5 - 15 years The lateral condylar (or capitellar) epiphysis beings to ossify during the first year of life & fuses with shaft at 12-16 yearsQ. Between these ages it may be sheared off or avulsed by forceful traction. The maximum chances of injury is between 5 -15 yearsQ.