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The study included 112 patients operated on in 2005\u20132016. Of these, 81presented with an isolated medial epicondyle fracture (mean age 11.6\u00a0years), and 31 with an elbow dislocation (mean age 11.9\u00a0years). Out of 112 patients tested, 98 achieved an excellent treatment result, ten good and a mean Mayo Elbow Performance Score (MEPS); no significant differences were observed between dislocated and non-dislocated elbow groups. Those with an isolated medial epicondyle fracture demonstrated a mean flexion of 140.7\u00b0 and extension deficit of 3.0\u00b0, while those with an elbow dislocation displayed a mean flexion of 134.5\u00b0 and extension deficit 6.1\u00b0. The dislocation group demonstrated significantly greater extension and flexion deficits (p\u2009=\u20090.019, p\u2009&lt;\u20090.001, respectively). One patient required revision surgery due to nonunion. 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