Tardy ulnar nerve palsy is seen in:
Ref: Apleys System of orthopaedic and fractures, 9th edition, page 761 to 763.Explanation:Tardy Ulnar Nerve PalsyIt refers to the nerve involvement, gradually over a period of time, not immediately after the primary injury.This is demonstrated in the Cubitus Valgus deformity that complicates fractures of the lateral condyle of the humerus resulting in damage to the lateral half of the distal humeral epiphysis.This causes an increasing valgus of the elbow during growth which gradually stretches the ulnar nerve medially with a late ulnar nerve involvement.
Cubitus varus
Cubitus valgus
Genu varus
Genu valgus
Humerus Fractures