MagnezixKids Study

"Magnesium-based, Bioresorbable Implants for Pediatric Elbow Fractures, a Single Center Pilot Study for Osteosynthesis With Magnezix Screws in Fractures of the Epicondylus Ulnaris and Condylus Radialis."

The overall objective of the study is to describe the outcomes of osteosyn-thesis with magnesium based screws in children with a primary or second-ary (within 7 days from trauma) dislocated fracture of the Epicondyles ul-naris or Condylus radialis, and to compare them with outcomes of conven-tional osteosynthesis using steel screws.

If our results suggest non-inferiority of osteosynthesis with magnesium-based screws, the procedure could be tested formally in a subsequent full-size study.

Inclusion Criteria:

• primary or secondary (within 7 days from trauma) dislocated fracture of the Epicondyles ulnaris or Condylus radialis (indication for operative treatment according to international standard: Dislocation of more than 2 mm in Condylus radials fractures and more than 5 mm in Epicondylus ulnas fractures )
• Age 3-15 years
• Informed Consent as documented by signature

Exclusion Criteria:

• - open fractures or complex multi fragment fractures that require dif-ferent osteosynthetic procedures than screw fixation
• severe local accompanying injury (injury to nerves/vessels)
• polytrauma patients
• fracture age > 7 days
• preexisting ipsilateral elbow fracture
• relevant comorbidities, which have influence on fracture and wound healing
• Inability to follow the procedures of the study, e.g. due to language problems, psychological disorders, dementia, etc. of the participant or the legal representatives
• Previous enrolment into the current study
• Enrolment of the investigator's family members and other dependent persons
• Any of the following applicable absolute and relative contraindica-tions listed in the MAGNEZIX® CBS and CSc 4.8 mm instruction for use :

Absolute contraindications:

• insufficient or avascular bone mass for anchorage of the implant, ex-cept osteochondral fractures and dissecates
• confirmation or suspected septic infectious surgical site
• application in the area of the epiphyseal plates

Relative contraindications:

• acute sepsis
• alcohol, nicotine and/or drug abuse
• epilepsy
• poor skin/soft tissue conditions
• uncooperative patient or patient with restricted intellectual capacity
• no options for adequate postoperative treatment (e.g. temporary strain relief)