Coronal plane fractures of the distal humerus involving the capitellum and trochlea treated with open reduction internal fixation

Bilsel K., Atalar A. C., Erdil M., Elmadag M., ŞEN C., Demirhan M.

ARCHIVES OF ORTHOPAEDIC AND TRAUMA SURGERY, vol.133, no.6, pp.797-804, 2013 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 133 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s00402-013-1718-5
  • Journal Name: ARCHIVES OF ORTHOPAEDIC AND TRAUMA SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.797-804
  • Keywords: Capitellum, Trochlea, Coronal plane, Fracture, Open reduction and internal fixation, HERBERT SCREW FIXATION, CAPITULUM HUMERI, ARTICULAR FRACTURES, CLOSED REDUCTION, SHEAR FRACTURE, EXCISION, END
  • Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Coronal plane fractures of the distal humerus involving the capitellum and trochlea are rare. Treatments have evolved from closed reduction to open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) to achieve a stable joint that allows early mobilization.