Arthroscopic treatment of capitellum fracture of the humerus.
This case report presents a type I Hahn-Steinthal capitellum fracture treated by screw fixation under arthroscopic control. It is the first published case of the use of this technique. The 3 types of capitellum fractures and different methods for treatment are described: functional treatment, open surgery, and arthroscopic surgery. The arthroscopic approach allows a precise reduction and fixation of the articular fragment with a better evaluation of associated lesions compared with the open surgery. Arthroscopic fixation minimizes the damage to periarticular soft tissues and has a lower morbidity compared with open surgery.
Hardy
Philippe
P
Service de Chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologique, Hopital Ambroise Paré CHU Paris-ouest, Boulogne, France. philippe.hardy@apr.ap-hop-paris.fr
Menguy
François
F
Guillot
Stéphane
S
D000328:Adult; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D001863:Bone Screws; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006811:Humerus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D000092464:Elbow Injuries