[Increased stability in osteosynthesis of osteoporotic distal humerus with standard implants]
Unlabelled:
Surgery has proven to be the treatment of choice for distal humerus fractures if one wants to obtain the best results. However, this involves a high degree of complexity and therefore there are poor results.
Objective:
Is it possible to improve the stability of osteosynthesis for osteoporotic distal humerus fractures using standard plates placed together using a screw 4.5 mm in diameter?
Material And Methods:
In an eight-month period a total of six female patients with distal humerus fractures underwent surgery at IMSS Trauma Emergencies Hospital.
Technique:
A 1/3 tubular lateral plate was fixed to a reconstruction plate 3.5 mm medially using a 4.5 mm cortical screw going from lateral to medial.
Assessment:
The Mayo Scale was used to assess the elbow.
Results:
Mean follow-up was 23.3 months; three right and three left elbows were operated; mean age of females was 78.83 years; three excellent, one good and two fair results were reported, and no poor results.
Conclusions:
It is possible to achieve adequate stability with standard implants; good results are obtained.
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