Intramedullary plate fixation of a distal humerus fracture: a case report.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A case of a complex distal humeral fracture is presented. The patient lacked sufficient bony architecture to allow for conventional reconstruction. A technique is described using an intramedullary plate to obtain bony stabilization and permit early range of motion exercises.
Medical subject headings
- Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary
- Humeral Fractures
- Elbow Injuries
Anatomy
- humerus
- elbow