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Modified Long Head of Biceps Tendon Rerouting and Fixation as Partial Capsular Reconstruction for Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears

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Bilateral capitellum humeri fracture; a case report.

O Polat¹, M Arikan, S Güngör

¹Emergency Department, Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine, Ibni Sina Hospital. onurpolat1971@yahoo.com

Acta Chirurgica Belgica

|December 10, 2009

Summary

This case report details a rare bilateral capitellum humerus fracture. Early mobilization and fixation with a mini-screw led to optimal outcomes, despite later degenerative changes in one elbow.

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Traumatology
Radiology

Background:

Bilateral capitellum humerus fractures are exceedingly rare injuries.
This report presents a unique case of a 33-year-old female sustaining this injury after a fall.

Observation:

The patient underwent emergency surgical treatment: open reduction and internal fixation with Kirschner wires and a mini-fragment screw.
Early physical rehabilitation commenced within the first week post-surgery.

Findings:

Radiographs at 9 weeks demonstrated acceptable bone union in both elbows.
Despite successful initial union, the patient developed persistent pain and a 35-degree flexion deficit in the right elbow by the 2-year follow-up, attributed to degenerative changes.

Implications:

This case highlights the rarity of bilateral capitellum humerus fractures.
Optimal outcomes may be achieved with early mobilization and anatomical reduction, stabilized by fixation methods like mini-screws, though long-term degenerative changes remain a consideration.