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Hahn-Steinthal fracture: a case report.

Shishir P Nawghare¹, Rudraprasad Baidyaray, Jgv Neyt

¹Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Chase Farm Hospital, Enfield, UK. shishirnawghare@yahoo.com.

|October 17, 2008

Summary

Isolated capitellum fractures are rare. This case study shows successful surgical treatment of a Hahn Steinthal fracture with open reduction and internal fixation, leading to full elbow range of motion.

Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Traumatology
Radiology

Background:

Isolated fractures of the capitellum are uncommon injuries.
The Hahn Steinthal type represents a specific pattern of capitellum fracture.

Purpose of the Study:

To present clinical and radiological findings of a rare isolated capitellum fracture.
To illustrate the successful operative management of this injury.

Main Methods:

A case report of a 31-year-old female with an isolated Hahn Steinthal capitellum fracture.
Treatment involved open reduction and internal fixation using mini fragment screws.
Postoperative immobilization for 4 weeks.

Main Results:

The patient achieved a full range of elbow movement 12 weeks postoperatively.

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Radiological and clinical data supported successful fracture healing and functional recovery.

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Anatomical reduction and internal fixation are crucial for optimal outcomes in isolated capitellum fractures.
This approach ensures restoration of elbow function and stability.