title: Contoured LCDC plating of the proximal ulna.
abstract: Comminuted fractures of the proximal ulna, particularly in combination with dislocation of the radial head, represent complex injuries which threaten both elbow and forearm motion. Thirty-seven complex proximal ulna fractures were treated with a dorsally applied, limited-contact titanium plate, contoured to fit the anatomy of the olecranon and proximal ulna. Twenty-four patients had Monteggia fracture/dislocations, and 13 had isolated but complex fractures of the proximal ulna. After an average follow up of 24 months, good or excellent functional results were achieved in 27 patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Trauma, Massachusetts General Hospital, USA.
authors.forename: N S
authors.initials: NS
authors.lastname: Simpson
authors.forename: L A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Goodman
authors.forename: J B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Jupiter
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001860:Bone Plates; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods*; D018460:Fractures, Comminuted / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009011:Monteggia's Fracture / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014458:Ulna Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*