Retrospective analysis of extra-articular distal humerus shaft fractures treated with the use of pre-contoured lateral column metaphyseal LCP by triceps-sparing posterolateral approach.
Management of extra-articular distal humerus fractures presents a challenge to the treating surgeon due to the complex anatomy of the distal part of the humerus and complicated fracture morphology. Although surgical treatment has shown to provide a more stable reduction and alignment and predictable return to function, it has been associated with complications like iatrogenic radial nerve palsy, infection, non-union and Implant failure. We in the present series retrospectively analysed 20 patients with extra-articular distal humerus shaft fractures surgically treated using the extra-articular distal humeral locking plate approached by the triceps-sparing posterolateral approach. The outcome was assessed using the DASH score, range of motion at the elbow and the time to union. The mean time to radiographic fracture union was 12 weeks.
Department of Orthopedics, Apollo Hospital, HNo299, Pocket B, DDA Flats, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi, Delhi, 110076, India.
Yatinder
Y
Kharbanda
Department of Orthopedics, Apollo Hospital, HNo299, Pocket B, DDA Flats, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi, Delhi, 110076, India. tanwar_yashwant@yahoo.co.in.
Yashwant Singh
YS
Tanwar
Department of Orthopedics, Dr. RML Hospital and PGIMER, New Delhi, Delhi, 110001, India.
Vishal
V
Srivastava
Department of Orthopedics, Apollo Hospital, HNo299, Pocket B, DDA Flats, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi, Delhi, 110076, India.
Vikas
V
Birla
Department of Orthopedics, Dr. RML Hospital and PGIMER, New Delhi, Delhi, 110001, India.
Ashok
A
Rajput
Department of Orthopedics, Apollo Hospital, HNo299, Pocket B, DDA Flats, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi, Delhi, 110076, India.
Ramsagar
R
Pandit
Distal humerus fracture; Extra-articular distal humerus LCP; Posterolateral approach humerus