title: Fractures of the distal humerus.
abstract: The quality of elbow function after fracture of the distal humerus is related to the degree to which normal anatomic relationships are restored. This article addresses the issues related to fractures of the distal humerus, including challenges, controversies, surgical exposure, postoperative management, and complications.
authors.affiliation: Hand Surgery Service, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Ring
authors.forename: J B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Jupiter
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D018460:Fractures, Comminuted / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D000092464:Elbow Injuries