Hahn-Steinthal fracture
Coronal shear fractures of the distal humerus involving capitellum and trochlea are rare injuries account for less than 1% of elbow fractures.Isolated fracture of the capitellum is rare.These are rare fractures with articular complexity and are technically challenging for management.With better...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Prathima Institute of Medical Sciences
2018-04-01
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| Series: | Perspectives In Medical Research |
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| Online Access: | http://www.pimr.org.in/Karthik-vol-6-issue-1-2018.PDF |
| Summary: | Coronal shear fractures of the distal humerus involving
capitellum and trochlea are rare injuries account for less than
1% of elbow fractures.Isolated fracture of the capitellum is
rare.These are rare fractures with articular complexity and are
technically challenging for management.With better
understanding of the anatomy and imaging advancements,the
complex nature of these fractures is well appreciated
now.These fractures involve metaphyseal comminution of
lateral column and associated intraarticular injuries are
common.We present clinical and radiological data on a single
case of a fracture capitellum.We came across a 15 year
adoloscent male who sustained an isolated Hahn steinthal type
of fracture.It was treated by open reduction internal fixation
with herbert screws and additional K wires to supplement
metaphyseal comminution.The elbow was immobilized for 4
weeks.The patient regained full range of motion 12 weeks
postoperatively.We reiterate that anatomical reduction and
Internal fixation is the right way to treat this injury. |
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| ISSN: | 2348-1447 2348-229X |