Fracture of the Capitellum Humeri: A report of two cases.
- Author:
Young Bok JUNG
;
Jae Kwang YUM
;
Young Jae BAE
;
Ho Sung RYU
;
Tae Yeul YOO
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Open reduction;
Fracture Capitellum Humeri
- MeSH:
Elbow Joint;
Joints
- From:The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
1998;33(6):1607-1610
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Fractures of the capitellum humeri are rare and the recommendations for treatment vary. It can involve a significant portion of the articular surface, rendering the elbow joint unstable. In this situation, it is desirable to reduce and internally fix the capitellar fragment, because this restores the articular surface and augments joint stability. We experienced two cases of capitellar fractures which one case was spontaneously anatomical reduced and the other case was treated by open reduction. In one case the capitellar fragment was spontaneous reduced to a stable position although it was noticed radiographically as an unstable displaced fracture preoperatively. The other case was treated by open reduction and internal fixation with 3.5mm, small, AO, cannulated screw and K-wire. Both cases are reported here with references.
