scholarly journals Subjective ulnar nerve dysfunction commonly following open reduction, internal fixation (ORIF) of distal humeral fractures and in situ decompression of the ulnar nerve

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Birgitta Svernlöv ◽  
Jens Nestorson ◽  
Lars Adolfsson
Keyword(s):  
Internal Fixation ◽  
Ulnar Nerve ◽  
Open Reduction ◽  
Open Reduction Internal Fixation ◽  
Humeral Fractures ◽  
Distal Humeral Fractures ◽  
Nerve Dysfunction

scholarly journals INTERNAL FIXATION OF TYPE I CAPITELLUM FRACTURE WITH HEADLESS SCREWS: A CASE REPORT

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 70
Author(s):  
Charlie Sanjaya ◽  
I Ketut Gede Arta Bujangga
Keyword(s):  
Internal Fixation ◽  
Open Reduction ◽  
Fracture Site ◽  
Humeral Fractures ◽  
Anatomical Reconstruction ◽  
Type I ◽  
Rigid Fixation ◽  
Distal Humeral Fractures ◽  
Capitellum Fracture

Background: Capitellum fractures are relatively rare. Distal humeral fractures that include capitellum and trochlea constitute approximately 6% of all distal humeral fractures and 1% of all elbow fractures. Despite the rarity of these injuries, an increasing number of clinical series have emerged, enhancing our understanding of these fractures.Case Report: A 26-year-old woman came to the emergency department with complaints of swelling and localized pain on the lateral side of her left elbow 2 hours after she fell off her motorcycle. Routine imaging such as plain radiographs and computed tomography scanning confirmed the fracture. She underwent open reduction and internal fixation surgery, stabilization of articular fragments with headless screws, and was fixated by a back slab and arm sling. The patient was also encouraged to do early elbow mobilization to avoid contractures and joint stiffness, routine follow-up every two weeks for a ROM evaluation. Preoperative Mayo Elbow-Performance Index score (MEPI) was 15, and postoperative 100.Discussion: The aim of capitellum fracture treatment is anatomical reconstruction and fixation to reduce the risk of non-union. In this case, we performed open reduction, secured two headless screws, which allow rigid fixation at the fracture site, provide fracture site compression through variable thread pitch design, and remained not removed later. These screws are suitable for use in anteroposterior and posteroanterior directions.Conclusion: The patient at two months follow-up has shown significant improvement. Accurate reduction, stable fracture fixation, and early postoperative mobilization were reported to provide good results with a MEPI score of 100.

scholarly journals Open Reduction and Internal Fixation for Lateral Unicondylar Distal Humeral Fractures

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. e12
Author(s):  
Arvind von Keudell ◽  
Amin Mohamadi ◽  
Claudia A. Bargon ◽  
Jesse B. Jupiter
Keyword(s):  
Internal Fixation ◽  
Open Reduction ◽  
Humeral Fractures ◽  
Distal Humeral Fractures

Is Ulnar Nerve Transposition Beneficial During Open Reduction Internal Fixation of Distal Humerus Fractures?

2010 ◽  
Vol 24 (7) ◽  
pp. 391-394 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryan C Chen ◽  
David J Harris ◽  
Stephane Leduc ◽  
Joseph J Borrelli ◽  
Paul Tornetta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Internal Fixation ◽  
Ulnar Nerve ◽  
Open Reduction ◽  
Distal Humerus ◽  
Open Reduction Internal Fixation ◽  
Ulnar Nerve Transposition ◽  
Humerus Fractures ◽  
Distal Humerus Fractures ◽  
Nerve Transposition
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