Adult distal humerus trauma: Study of epidemiology and surgical intervention
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Orthopedics - Year 2019, Vol 10, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: Fractures of the distal humerus comprised of approximately 2% of all fractures and one-third of all humeral fractures. The epidemiology of these fractures is well known in children, but it is not well described in adults.Aim: To study the epidemiology and surgical intervention with open reduction and internal fixation with bicolumnar plating by extensor mechanism sparing paratricipital approach. Material and Methods: In this prospective study all patients with distal end humerus fracture were studied and managed with open reduction and internal fixation with bicolumnar plating by extensor mechanism sparing paratricipital approach.Results: Majority of cases i.e. 17 (56.67%) were in the age group of >30 years. The minimum age of the patient was 18 years and maximum was 72 years with mean age of 38.77 years. Males were more common patients with intercondylar humerus fracture accounts for 56.67% of the cases. Right side has a marginal high predominance than Left side.Conclusion: Distal humerus fractures are relatively uncommon in adults but are increasing in frequency. Most of the fractures are common in mean age group of 38.77 years, occurred more in males with road traffic accident as most common cause.
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Rajesh K Ambulgekar, Kapil R Saoji
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