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Year : 2012 | Volume
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Thirty cases of distal humerus intra-articular fractures treated by open reduction and internal fixation: A 3-year review
Ajit Swamy
Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, PIMPRI, Pune, Maharashtra, India
Correspondence Address:
Ajit Swamy Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, PIMPRI, Pune, Maharashtra India
Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None | Check |
DOI: 10.4103/0975-2870.103332
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Introduction: Fractures of the distal humerus involving articular surface remains one of the challenging situations for any orthopedic surgeon. Congruent articular reconstruction is mandatory for an acceptable functional recovery. Materials and Methods: This was a case series of 30 patients of distal humeral intraarticular fractures treated by open reduction and internal fixation and followed up at the end of 3 years.Fractures were classified according to AO [Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Osteosynthesefragen] and the results were evaluated using Cassebaums rating system, and other parameters. Results: Majority of the patients had a favourable outcome.There was no neurovascular complications and majority had a sound union. One case developed postoperative infection. Two cases resulted in nonunion. Conclusion: Open reduction and internal fixation with congruent articular reconstruction in young patients resulted in acceptable and good functional recovery. This was achieved with the use of recent AO ASIF plates. [AO/ASIF - Arbeitsgemeinschaft fuer Osteosynthesefragen - Association for the Study of Internal Fixation]. |
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