title: [Distal humeri fractures].
abstract: Fractures of the distal humerus are rare and count only for a small number of all fractures in mature patients. Due to demographic changes surgeons will be faced with an increasing number of complex multifragmentary fractures with diminished bone quality. As conservative treatment frequently leads to limited and painful elbow function, open reduction and stable internal fixation with early range of motion exercises are considered the gold standard. Detailed knowledge of the complex articular anatomy, the biomechanics, operative approaches and available implants is needed for the proper management of these complex fractures.
authors.affiliation: Abteilung für Unfallchirurgie und orthopädische Chirurgie, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt am Main. kay.schmidt-horlohe@bgu-frankfurt.de
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Schmidt-Horlohé
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Siebenlist
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Stöckle
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Hoffmann
mesh_terms: D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000534:rehabilitation* / Q000601:surgery*; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D000092464:Elbow Injuries