title: [Fractures of the distal humerus].
abstract: The treatment of fractures of the distal humerus remains challenging due to the complex anatomy of the elbow joint. Satisfactory results can only be attained with the complete recovery of the function and stability of the joint. Open reduction and internal fixation following AO principles, therefore, represents the standard procedure for the treatment of distal humerus fractures. Unfavourable results can, however, not be avoided in all cases, especially if fractures are complicated by concomitant lesions of soft tissues, nerves or vessels.
authors.affiliation: Klinik und Poliklinik für Unfall-, Hand und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Zentrum für Operative Medizin, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hambung. rueger@uke.uni-hamburg.de
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Rueger
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Janssen
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Barvencik
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Briem
mesh_terms: D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D017102:Fracture Healing; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians'; D011379:Prognosis; D020127:Recovery of Function; D018570:Risk Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D012307:Risk Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome