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- Title
Hinged external fixation and closed reduction for distal humerus fracture.
- Authors
Haasper, Carl; Jagodzinski, Michael; Krettek, Christian; Zeichen, Johannes
- Abstract
Elbow fractures are relatively rare in extremity injuries. Functional deficits often comprise the outcome. We report of a 77-year-old diabetic lady with a distal humerus fracture. She was treated with external fixation and closed reduction. Special emphasis was directed to early motion exercises. Follow-up after 1 year demonstrated a range of motion of 0-30-130 degrees for extension and flexion of the elbow joint. No neurovascular deficits were seen. The use of a hinged device was successful in re-establishing a good function. Although there are no earlier reports using this technique in acute treatment, we consider this strategy as an alternative option in carefully selected cases.
- Subjects
EXTERNAL skeletal fixation (Surgery); HUMERUS; BONE injuries; BONE fractures; FRACTURE fixation; SURGERY
- Publication
Archives of Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgery, 2006, Vol 126, Issue 3, p188
- ISSN
0936-8051
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.1007/s00402-006-0116-7