[Intra-articular unicondylar humerus fractures. Late results following stable osteosynthesis]

Orthopade. 1988 Jun;17(3):257-61.
[Article in German]

Abstract

The authors report the late results in a series of 45 unicondylar intra-articular fractures of the distal humerus treated by internal fixation. The fractures were classified according the AO system. The average follow-up time was 4.25 years. A rating scale was used that was based on patient interviews. Based on the late results, internal fixation is concluded to be the treatment of choice for all unicondylar intra-articular fractures of the humerus.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Elbow Injuries*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal* / methods*
  • Humans
  • Humeral Fractures / classification
  • Humeral Fractures / diagnostic imaging
  • Humeral Fractures / surgery*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnostic imaging
  • Radiography
  • Wound Healing*