J Korean Fract Soc.  1992 Nov;5(2):426-432. 10.12671/jksf.1992.5.2.426.

Treatment for Comminuted fractures of Distal End of Humerus by Newly Developed Anatomical Plate: Three case report

• Rowe SM
• Moon ES
• Hur JT

• KMID: 1944153
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.12671/jksf.1992.5.2.426

Abstract

Comminuted fractures of the distal end of the humerus in adult are notoriously difficult to treat, and had reported many problems. Because anatomical structure around the olecranon fossa was composed by weak trabecular bone, accurate anatomical reduction and rigid fixation of the fracture fragment was not easily achieved by ordinary concept and implants. Recently, various anatomical plates for the fractures of the metaphyseal area of long bone were developed and relatively good results were reported. The authors developed new anatomical plate for distal humerus which had an well adaptable and more malleable characteristics for the fracture of the distal humerus. We report our short experience, of 3 cases treated with this plate.

Keyword

Comminuted distal humerus fracture; New anatomical plate

MeSH Terms

Adult
Fractures, Comminuted*
Humans
Humerus*
Olecranon Process