Neglected Comminuted Fracture of the Capitellum.
capitellum
comminuted fracture
elbow anterolateral approach
herbert screw
neglected
type 4
Journal
Cureus
ISSN: 2168-8184
Titre abrégé: Cureus
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101596737
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
21 Apr 2020
21 Apr 2020
Historique:
entrez:
27
5
2020
pubmed:
27
5
2020
medline:
27
5
2020
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
Fracture of the capitellum is a rare injury, accounting for about 1% of the fractures around the elbow. We report the case of a young adult with elbow pain and swelling presenting to us three weeks after the injury. Radiographs suggested a comminuted fracture of the capitellum extending medially to the trochlea. Using the anterolateral approach to the elbow, an open reduction and internal fixation of the fracture with screws was done. The procedure had an excellent functional outcome. Through this case report, we aim to highlight the importance of radiographic assessment and decision-making regarding the surgical approach and choice of the implant in the treatment of comminuted capitellar fractures.
Identifiants
pubmed: 32455082
doi: 10.7759/cureus.7765
pmc: PMC7243095
doi:
Types de publication
Case Reports
Langues
eng
Pagination
e7765Informations de copyright
Copyright © 2020, Sehgal et al.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.
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