title: Fracture of the medial condyle of the humerus in an elderly patient.
abstract: Isolated fractures of the medial condyle of the humerus are rare in any age group and have not been previously reported in the elderly. The case of an 82-year-old who sustained such a fracture is reported. The patient was successfully treated by anatomic reduction and rigid internal fixation. Treatment guidelines and relevant literature are reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, New York Orthopaedic Hospital, NY 10032.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Behrman
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Shelton
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001863:Bone Screws; D001864:Bone Wires; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D011859:Radiography