title: Arthroscopic excision of type II capitellar fractures.
abstract: Type II capitellar fractures are uncommon. The current treatment recommendation for these fractures is open excision. The major complication of open excision is loss of motion. Two cases of the previously unreported technique of arthroscopic excision are presented with a review of the literature. Arthroscopic excision of displaced type II capitellar fractures is a safe, effective technique that causes minimal soft tissue trauma, allows thorough inspection of the joint for additional occult injuries, and optimizes postoperative range of motion.
authors.affiliation: Orthopaedic Group, Inc., Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02860, USA.
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Feldman
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001182:Arthroscopy; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000601:surgery; D004724:Endoscopy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000145:classification / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011403:Pronation; D011884:Radius / Q000293:injuries; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D012449:Safety; D013484:Supination; D000092464:Elbow Injuries