title: Surgical management of fracture of the captulum humeri.
abstract: A follow-up study of 20 patients operated upon for fracture of the capitulum humeri is reported. In 8 cases the fracture fragment was removed while in 12 others open reduction was performed. Open reduction gave the best results and is therefore recommended as the treatment of choice.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D004550:Elbow / Q000601:surgery; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D000092464:Elbow Injuries