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1738718

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
2
pubmed:dateCreated
1992-3-19
pubmed:abstractText
Orthopedists' lack of consensus on treatment regimens for bicondylar fractures of the distal humerus warrants further review of this uncommon fracture. We present a series of 17 bicondylar fractures of the distal humerus that had a minimum follow up of 2 years. Of these fractures, the 13 that were treated exclusively with internal fixation had 92% excellent or good results. The operative technique we describe is modified from the technique recommended by the AO group. We have found it helpful to use the radial column as the site of primary fixation with a 3.5 mm dynamic compression plate in the sagittal plane. Additional fixation is provided by a reconstruction plate placed posteriorly on the ulnar column in the coronal plane. This system of dual plates in perpendicular planes provides rigidity for early motion which, when supervised, is beneficial to a satisfactory outcome.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Feb
pubmed:issn
0147-7447
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
15
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
159-63
pubmed:dateRevised
2004-11-17
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1992
pubmed:articleTitle
Operative treatment of bicondylar intraarticular fractures of the distal humerus.
pubmed:affiliation
Hughston Orthopaedic Clinic, Columbus, Ga. 31995.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article