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Case Study: Isolated Medial Condylar Fracture of the Distal Humerus in a Young Baseball Pitcher

  • By

  • Shih-Feng Hung

  • Chih-Yuan Jen

  • Yu-Pao Hsu

  • Ming-Te Cheng

  • Yu-Hsu Chen

  • July 13, 2026

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    Thrower's fracture is a non-traumatic humerus fracture related to the throwing motion, previously reported but rarely as an isolated medial condylar fracture.

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    A 17-year-old male baseball pitcher suffered an isolated medial condylar fracture of the distal humerus after pitching without warming up.

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    The patient underwent open reduction and internal fixation, resulting in stable discharge and intact elbow range of motion.

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    At three months post-surgery, the patient regained full strength and range of motion, with complete bone healing observed on X-ray.

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    This case highlights the potential for isolated medial condylar fractures in young athletes due to the mechanical stresses of throwing.

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Case Report: An isolated medial condylar fracture of the distal humerus in an adolescent baseball pitcher

  • by Shih-Feng Hung, Chih-Yuan Jen, Yu-Pao Hsu, Ming-Te Cheng, Yu-Hsu Chen

  • July 13, 2026

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