Fixing displaced medial epicondyle elbow fractures with suture anchors
Official title: Technique and Preliminary Results of Medial Epicondyle Fracture Fixation Using Anchors and Review of the Literature
Run by University Hospital, Strasbourg, France · NCT07342959 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This research tests whether using suture anchors to fix displaced medial epicondyle elbow fractures in children under 15 leads to reliable healing with fewer hardware-related problems.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 1 Year to 14 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 9 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Strasbourg, France Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Strasbourg) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 15, 2025 |
| Main results expected | July 2026 |
| Study ends | July 15, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | January 15, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07342959 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Children under 15 years old admitted to the pediatric surgery department at Hautepierre Hospital with recent displaced medial epicondyle fractures requiring surgical fixation are the intended participants.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with non-displaced fractures, open fractures, associated fractures, older adolescents or adults, or those treated at other centers are unlikely to benefit from the results of this technique report.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational report describes a technique of inserting bone anchors with sutures to secure displaced medial epicondyle fragments in pediatric patients and presents preliminary outcomes from a single pediatric surgery center. Patients under 15 admitted to Hautepierre Hospital with displaced medial epicondyle fractures treated with anchor fixation are included and outcomes such as fracture union, elbow function, and complications are recorded. The paper also reviews existing literature on anchor fixation compared with traditional screw or pin methods, focusing on issues like hardware migration, soft-tissue irritation, fragment comminution, and the need for implant removal. Results are presented descriptively to inform whether anchor fixation appears safe and effective in this patient group and to guide further comparative research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, anchor fixation could lower hardware-related complications and reduce the need for later implant removal while maintaining stable fracture healing and good elbow function.
How similar studies have gone: Anchor fixation has been reported in case series and small cohorts to reduce some hardware complications compared with screws or pins, but high-quality comparative data remain limited.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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
Where it's running
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Service de Chirurgie Pédiatrique - CHU de Strasbourg - France
Strasbourg, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Philippe GICQUEL, MD, PhD
- Email: Philippe.Gicquel@chru-strasbourg.fr
- Phone: 33 3 88 12 82 65
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.