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Summary
Open reduction and internal fixation of capitulum humeri fractures is effective. Nine of ten patients achieved good functional results after this surgical treatment for anterior shearing fractures.
Area of Science:
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Traumatology
Background:
- Fractures of the capitulum humeri are uncommon injuries.
- Treatment recommendations for these fractures vary, with options including open reduction or fragment excision.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the functional outcomes of treating anterior shearing fractures of the capitulum humeri.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of twelve patients treated between 1973-1977.
- Focus on ten patients who underwent open reduction and internal fixation.
- Functional assessment of the re-examined patients.
Main Results:
- Nine out of ten patients treated with open reduction and internal fixation had good functional results.
- One patient experienced a poor functional outcome.
Conclusions:
- Open reduction and internal fixation appears to be a successful treatment for anterior shearing fractures of the capitulum humeri.
- This surgical approach yields favorable functional outcomes in the majority of cases.