title: The treatment of fractures of the capitulum of the humerus.
abstract: Fractures of the capitulum of the humerus are difficult to reduce and fix. It is possible, however, to obtain good fixation with a pin introduced from the posterior aspect. The method is described and illustrated by 8 personal cases.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001858:Bone Nails; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D000092464:Elbow Injuries