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Prosthetic replacement for distal humerus fractures.

George S Athwal¹, Thomas J Goetz, J Whitcomb Pollock

¹Hand and Upper Limb Centre, St. Joseph's Health Care, University of Western Ontario, 268 Grosvenor Street, London, Ontario, Canada. gathwal@uwo.ca

The Orthopedic Clinics of North America

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Total elbow arthroplasty is suitable for elderly patients with complex distal humerus fractures. Distal humerus hemiarthroplasty is gaining interest for specific fracture types, focusing on prosthetic replacement management.

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic surgery
Biomedical engineering
Traumatology

Background:

Primary total elbow arthroplasty (TEA) is indicated for elderly patients with osteoporotic bone, severe comminution, and articular fragmentation.
Distal humerus hemiarthroplasty (DHH) is experiencing a resurgence for treating distal humerus fractures.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the evaluation and management of distal humerus fractures using prosthetic replacement.
To highlight the role of DHH in specific fracture patterns.

Main Methods:

Literature review focusing on prosthetic replacement for distal humerus fractures.
Analysis of indications and outcomes for TEA and DHH.

Main Results:

TEA is a viable option for complex fractures in elderly patients.
DHH shows promise for specific fractures like coronal shear fractures of the capitellum and trochlea.

Conclusions:

Prosthetic replacement, including TEA and DHH, is an important treatment strategy for select distal humerus fractures.
Careful patient and fracture selection is crucial for successful outcomes with prosthetic elbow reconstruction.