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Bones of the Upper Limb: Humerus

The upper limb consists of the arm, forearm, wrist, and hand bones. The humerus is the single bone of the upper arm region. Proximally, it has a large, spherical, smooth head that articulates with the glenoid cavity of the scapula to form the glenohumeral or shoulder joint. The margin of the head is the anatomical neck, a residual epiphyseal plate. Laterally it extends to form bony projections called the greater tubercle and the lesser tubercle. Next to the tubercles is the surgical neck, a...
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Bones of the Upper Limb: Radius

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Muscles that Move the Arm

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Development of a Novel Internal Fixation Model for Rat Radial Fractures: Fracture Healing Assessment and Dorsal Root Ganglion Isolation
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Development of a Novel Internal Fixation Model for Rat Radial Fractures: Fracture Healing Assessment and Dorsal Root Ganglion Isolation

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Elbow fractures: distal humerus.

Andrew S Wong1, Mark E Baratz

  • 1Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, USA.

The Journal of Hand Surgery
|January 6, 2009
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Summary
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Distal humerus fractures are complex injuries requiring careful surgical fixation. This review covers diagnosis, classification, and treatment options for these challenging elbow fractures.

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Development of a Novel Internal Fixation Model for Rat Radial Fractures: Fracture Healing Assessment and Dorsal Root Ganglion Isolation
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Development of a Novel Internal Fixation Model for Rat Radial Fractures: Fracture Healing Assessment and Dorsal Root Ganglion Isolation

Published on: March 13, 2026

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Traumatology
  • Biomechanics

Background:

  • Distal humerus fractures present complex treatment challenges due to intricate anatomy and potential comminution.
  • Osteopenia can further complicate stabilization of the metaphyseal-diaphyseal junction.
  • Articular surface injuries, like capitellum and trochlea fractures, occur from shear forces.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current literature on distal humerus fractures.
  • To discuss diagnosis, classification, and treatment strategies.
  • To explore outcomes and emerging fixation techniques.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of diagnostic, classification, and treatment modalities.
  • Analysis of surgical fixation techniques, including bicolumnar plating and newer implants.
  • Examination of adjunctive treatments and salvage options.

Main Results:

  • Bicolumnar plating is a popular fixation method, but controversies exist regarding optimal techniques.
  • Newer implants like precontoured and locking plates are under investigation.
  • Adjunctive measures and total elbow arthroplasty are options for complex cases.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management of distal humerus fractures requires understanding complex anatomy and biomechanics.
  • Ongoing research focuses on optimizing fixation constructs and implant designs.
  • Comprehensive treatment strategies are essential for favorable patient outcomes.