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International Orthopaedics
Published in: International Orthopaedics 6/2010

01-08-2010 | Original Paper

Fractures of capitellum: a review of 14 cases treated by open reduction and internal fixation with Herbert screws

Authors: Arun Pal Singh, Ajay Pal Singh, Raju Vaishya, Atul Jain, Divesh Gulati

Published in: International Orthopaedics | Issue 6/2010

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Abstract

Fourteen patients with displaced fractures of the humeral capitellum were treated by open reduction and internal fixation of the capitellar fragments with Herbert screws. As per Bryan and Morrey classification, there were seven type I fractures, one type II fracture, three type III fractures, and three non-unions. Patient outcomes were evaluated using the Mayo elbow performance score. The follow-up period ranged from three to seven years (mean 4.8 years). All patients had a stable, pain-free elbow with good range of motion at follow-up. There was no evidence of avascular necrosis or degenerative change.
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Metadata
Title
Fractures of capitellum: a review of 14 cases treated by open reduction and internal fixation with Herbert screws
Authors
Arun Pal Singh
Ajay Pal Singh
Raju Vaishya
Atul Jain
Divesh Gulati
Publication date
01-08-2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
International Orthopaedics / Issue 6/2010
Print ISSN: 0341-2695
Electronic ISSN: 1432-5195
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00264-009-0896-9

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