Fractures of the Capitellum
- Resource Type
- Authors
- D. P. S. Sidhu; E. R. Jago; T. M. Clough; L. Markovic
- Source
- Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 384:232-236
- Subject
- Orthodontics
medicine.medical_specialty
business.industry
Elbow
Treatment options
General Medicine
Surgery
Fixation (surgical)
medicine.anatomical_structure
Bone plate
medicine
Upper limb
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
business
- Language
- ISSN
- 0009-921X
Isolated capitellar fractures are rare, intraarticular fractures requiring an aggressive management regimen. Several treatment options have been described for the Type 1 fracture. A new technique of direct anatomic reduction and fixation of the fracture using a maxillofacial plate is reported. Advantages of this new technique are highlighted, and results with its use in treating patients of all ages are described.