Fracture of the medial condyle of the humerus in an elderly patient.
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.
Behrman
M J
MJ
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, New York Orthopaedic Hospital, NY 10032.
Shelton
M L
ML
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