title: Open reduction and internal fixation of coronal fractures of the capitellum.
abstract: In this article, we describe a technique for internal fixation of coronal shear fractures of the distal humerus. It follows basic AO principles utilizing lag screw fixation combined with an antiglide plate to neutralize shearing forces. We have used this technique successfully for the treatment of isolated shear fractures of the capitellum, including those with extension into the trochlea.
authors.affiliation: University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA. senm@orthosurg.ucsf.edu
authors.forename: Milan K
authors.initials: MK
authors.lastname: Sen
authors.forename: Nick
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Sama
authors.forename: David L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Helfet
mesh_terms: D001860:Bone Plates; D001863:Bone Screws; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D011182:Postoperative Care