title: Surgical treatment of T and Y fractures of the distal humerus.
abstract: Intercondylar T and Y fractures of the distal humerus in adults present a challenge. Open reduction and internal fixation in 19 cases over a 7-year period gave excellent or good results in 15 cases. Campbell's posterior approach to the elbow joint gave a satisfactory exposure. Anterior transposition of the ulnar nerve is a very useful adjunct to prevent late neuritis. A new method of classification is suggested, taking into account the importance of the supracondylar ridge for adequate stability.
mesh_terms: D001863:Bone Screws / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000145:classification / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D014459:Ulnar Nerve / Q000601:surgery