Prospective study of management of old # capitellum orif with screws fixation-a review of 8 cases treated by open reduction and internal fixations with screws
Journal Title: International Journal of Orthopaedics Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
Eight patients with displaced fractures of the humeral capitellum were treated by open reduction and internal fixation of the capitellar fragments with Herbert/ 4mm cc screws. As per Bryan and Morrey classification, there were five type I fracture and three type II fracture evaluated using the Mayo elbow performance score. Follow up period till 1 year. All patients had a stable pain free elbow with acceptable range of motion at last follow up. There was no evidence of avascular necrosis or degenerative change.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Abhilekh Mishra, Dr. Pratik Khare, Dr. Sameer Gupta
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- EP ID EP487665
- DOI 10.22271/ortho.2018.v4.i3i.88
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