A comparative study on the validity and reliability of anterior, medial, and posterior approaches for internal fixation in the repair of fractures of the coronoid process of the ulna

A comparative study on the validity and reliability of anterior, medial, and posterior approaches for internal fixation in the repair of fractures of the coronoid process of the ulna

Abstract Background The coracoid process plays an important role in maintaining the stability of the elbow joint. A fracture of the coronoid process is often treated via surgical approaches, including open reduction and internal fixation, which aim to regain a stable, flexible, and loadable joint. I...

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Main Authors: Hong-Wei Chen, Xiao-Feng Teng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-09-01
Series:European Journal of Medical Research
Subjects:
Internal fixation 
Coronoid process
Fracture
Posterior approach
Anterior approach
Medial approach
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40001-018-0336-7

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