title: Fractures of the adult distal humerus. Elbow function after internal fixation.
abstract: We reviewed 57 adult patients at an average of 37 months after early internal fixation for displaced fractures of the distal humerus. Two-thirds had intercondylar (Müller type C) fractures, and one-third had articular comminution (type C3). A chevron olecranon osteotomy was used, with early active movement after fixation. Results were good or excellent in 76% with an average range of movement of 115 degrees. Early stable fixation by an experienced surgeon is recommended for these fractures.
authors.affiliation: University Hospital, Nottingham, England.
authors.forename: B J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Holdsworth
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Mossad
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000502:physiology; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009068:Movement