Milch classification of lateral humeral condyle fractures (illustrations)
Diagnosis not applicable
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type I: fracture passes lateral to the trochlear groove into the capitulotrochlear groove, Salter-Harris type IV, stable
Note how subtle type 2 can be as it passed through the trochlear groove
type II: fracture passes through the trochlear groove to apex, Salter-Harris II, unstable
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type I: fracture passes lateral to the trochlear groove into the capitulotrochlear groove, Salter-Harris type IV, stable
Note how subtle type 2 can be as it passed through the trochlear groove
type II: fracture passes through the trochlear groove to apex, Salter-Harris II, unstable
Case Discussion
The Milch classification is an of the classification systems used with lateral humeral condyle fractures depending on the location of the fracture to the trochlear groove:
- type I: fracture passes lateral to the trochlear groove into the capitulotrochlear groove, Salter-Harris type IV, stable
- type II: fracture passes through the trochlear groove to apex, Salter-Harris II, unstable