Journal article
Management of Bicondylar Distal Humerus Fractures
OPERATIVE TECHNIQUES IN ORTHOPAEDICS, v 33(1), 101021
Mar 2023
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Abstract
Bicondylar distal humerus fractures are difficult injuries requiring a comprehensive treat-ment strategy. Nonoperative treatment is generally reserved for elderly, low demand patients and those whose medical co-morbidities preclude surgery. Considerations for sur-gery include fracture morphology, osteoporotic bone quality, and degree of articular commi-nution. Surgical treatment with plate fixation is a reliable solution to facilitate early mobilization for a functional recovery. In fractures not amenable to operative fixation, implant arthroplasty may provide improved functional results. Satisfactory outcomes follow-ing such injuries can be achieved through surgical fixation and arthroplasty, allowing for early rehabilitation and elbow motion to facilitate a functional recovery. Postoperative com-plications remain a concern in managing these fractures. In this review, we share our rec-ommendations for management of bicondylar fractures of the distal humerus.
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- Title
- Management of Bicondylar Distal Humerus Fractures
- Publication Details
- OPERATIVE TECHNIQUES IN ORTHOPAEDICS, v 33(1), 101021
- Publisher
- W B SAUNDERS CO-ELSEVIER INC; PHILADELPHIA
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Drexel University
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000957587200001
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85149974654
- Other Identifier
- 991021861298304721
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