Functional Outcome Following Fixation of Intra-Articular Elbow Fracture
Journal Title: Chettinad Health City Medical Journal - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 3
Abstract
Capitellum bone is an integral part of distal humerus and it is located within the elbow joint. Fractures of the capitellum are rare. The incidence is 0.5 to 1 percentage of all elbow fractures, 6 percentage of all distal humerus fractures, and accounts for less than 1 percentage of all fractures. Being an intra articular fracture, anatomical reduction and a stable internal fixation during surgery are mandatory for achieving fracture union and to regain normal elbow function. We present one such displaced fracture of capitellum bone in a 26 year old lady who reported to us following a fall from a two wheeler. She underwent surgery – open reduction and internal fixation of the fracture capitellum with headless compression screws in our hospital. At the last follow up 3 years post surgery, patient had a pain free, stable elbow joint with full range of movement. She is able to perform her activi- ties of daily living comfortably. This case is published for its rarity and the good functional outcome following surgery, in terms of elbow range of movements.
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Anush Rao P, Thirumal R, Chander SG, Narayana Reddy
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