Comminuted intra-articular fractures of the distal humerus.
Seventy-five intra-articular fractures of the distal humerus were treated from 1980 to 1991 in our hospital by open reduction and internal fixation with AO small and mini-fragment instrumentation. Müller's classification into C1, C2 and C3 types was used and the results graded by Burri and Lob's criteria after a minimum follow up of 1.6 years to a maximum of 12 years. Results were satisfactory in 77%, fair in 16% and poor in 7%. The correct indications are important together with anatomical reduction and postoperative physiotherapy. These results are encouraging compared with others previously reported.
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001860:Bone Plates; D001863:Bone Screws; D001864:Bone Wires; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation*; D018460:Fractures, Comminuted / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography