Orthogonal Locking Compression Plate Fixation for Distal Humeral Intraarticular Fractures
Journal of the Korean Fracture Society
;
: 178-184, 2016.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-73236
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To investigate the surgical outcomes of orthogonal locking compression plate fixation for distal humeral intraarticular fractures. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
This study included 18 patients presenting a distal humeral intraarticular fracture who were treated with orthogonal locking compression plate fixation. According to the AO/OTA classification, there were eight C2 and ten C3 fractures. We evaluated radiologic outcomes, clinical results with range of motion, operation-related complications, and functional score by Mayo elbow performance score (MEPS).RESULTS:
The a verage u nion t ime was 3.5 months, and there was no c ase of r eduction l oss of a rticular f racture at t he last follow-up. Additional surgical procedures were needed in the three cases of C3 fractures. There was one case of heterotrophic ossification and one case of K-wire irritation. The average range of motion of elbow joint was 7° to 122°, and functional results were graded as 14 excellent, three good, and one fair by MEPS.CONCLUSION:
Anatomical reduction and internal fixation with orthogonal locking compression plate could provide satisfactory surgical outcomes for the treatment of distal humeral intraarticular fracture.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Follow-Up Studies
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Range of Motion, Articular
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Classification
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Elbow
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Elbow Joint
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Intra-Articular Fractures
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Fracture Fixation
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Humeral Fractures
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Fracture Society
Year:
2016
Type:
Article
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