Double plate for treatment of humeral intercondylar fractures / 中华创伤杂志
Chinese Journal of Trauma
; (12): 117-119, 2012.
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ABSTRACT
ObjectiveTo evaluate the effects of double plates in the treatment of humeral intercondylar fractures.MethodsFrom January 2004 to March 2011,31 patients with humeral intercondylarfractures were reviewed.According to AO/Müller classification,there were three patients with type C1 fractures,16 with type C2 and 12 with type C3.Trans-olecranon osteotomy or trans-triceps-side approach and internal fixation by standard method of AO double plates were performed in all patients.ResultsAll 31patients were followed up for 12 -18 months,which showed fracture healing 6-12 months after surgery.According to the Cassebaum scoring system,the effects were evaluated as excellent in seven patients,good in 19,fair in four and poor in one,with excellence rate of 87%. ConclusionDouble plates is proved to be a good choice for humeral intercondylar fractures,since it can obtain satisfactory outcome with solid fixation,stable mechanical properties,few complications and facilitation for early rehabilitation.
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Chinese Journal of Trauma
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2012
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