Fracture of lateral condyle of humerus is seen in age group of?
2-3 years
5-15 years
15-25 years
35- 45 years
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.