[Diagnosis and therapy of capitulum humeri fractures]

Report of four cases of fracture of capitulum humeri treated by operation. The necessity of an exact preoperative radiological diagnostic work-up including lateral tomography of the elbow is pointed out. It is described how difficulties occurring during and after surgery can be avoided by choice of an adequate approach and a suitable internal fixation. Presented is the radio-volar approach and temporary fragment fixation with K-wires from ventral to dorsal. Three cases treated in a similar way show the efficiency of the procedure.