Coronal plane fractures of the distal humerus involving the capitellum and trochlea treated with open reduction internal fixation

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Bilsel K., Atalar A. C., ERDIL M., Elmadag M., SEN C., Demirhan M.

ARCHIVES OF ORTHOPAEDIC AND TRAUMA SURGERY, vol.133, no.6, pp.797-804, 2013 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 133 Issue: 6
• Publication Date: 2013
• Doi Number: 10.1007/s00402-013-1718-5
• Journal Name: ARCHIVES OF ORTHOPAEDIC AND TRAUMA SURGERY
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.797-804
• Bezmialem Vakıf University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Coronal plane fractures of the distal humerus involving the capitellum and trochlea are rare. Treatments have evolved from closed reduction to open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) to achieve a stable joint that allows early mobilization.