Biepicondylar Fracture of the Humerus in an Adult Female: A Case Report
10.5397/cise.2016.19.4.249
- Author:
Minkyu SEONG
1
;
Jungyun CHOI
;
Jaekwang YUM
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sanggye Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. minkyu.seong@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Humeral fracture;
Medial humeral epicondyle;
Lateral humeral epicondyle
- MeSH:
Adult;
Aged;
Dislocations;
Elbow;
Female;
Humans;
Humeral Fractures;
Humerus;
Suture Anchors
- From:Journal of the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society
2016;19(4):249-251
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Biepicondylar fracture of the humerus is very rare in adults. To date, there have been limited evidence of this injury in the English literature. We report a case of a 65-year-old female with a biepicondylar fracture of the left distal humerus without dislocation. Open reduction and internal fixation with K-wires, cannulated screw, and suture anchor were performed. We obtained stability of the elbow and a satisfactory functional outcome. Because this type of injury is associated with varus and valgus instability, operative reduction and fixation are essential in order to gain stability and early recovery of normal function.
