Functional Outcome of Intra-Articular Fractures of the Distal Humerus Treated with Open Reduction and Internal Fixation with Distal Humeral Locking Plates and Screws
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 8
Abstract
We have assessed the functional outcome in patients who were treated with open reduction and internal fixation with anatomical locking plates and screws for intra-articular fractures of the distal Humerus. Data was collected using a pre-tested questionnaire on personal information and data pertaining to injury and followed up at intervals of 6 weeks, 3 months and 6 months. The Mayo Elbow performance Score (MEPS) was used to assess the functional outcome. At the end of 6 months, none had poor functional outcomes, 3.4% (1 patient) had a fair functional outcome, 34.5% (10 patients) had good outcomes and 62.1% (18 patients) had excellent functional outcomes. The final outcomes of our study indicated that anatomical locking plate fixation is a good option in the management of intra-articular distal Humerus fractures.
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Dr Vikaas Ethanur Thuppale
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