Fracture of lateral condyle of humerus is seen in age group of?
The lateral condylar (or capitular) epiphysis begins to ossify during the first year of life and fuses with shaft at 12-16 years. Between these ages it may be shared off or avulsed by forceful traction. The maximum chances of injury is between 5-15 years. Ref: Apley's 8/e, Page 596-609; Rockwood and Green's Fractures in Adults 6/e, Page 990-92.
2-3 years
5-15 years
15-25 years
35- 45 years