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AO Classification of Distal Humerus Fractures
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13-Humerus Distal -Comprehensive Classification of Fractures of Long Bones
Capitellar and Coronal Shear Fractures Wheeless
Fractures of the Capitellum
- uncommon fracture which is difficult to diagnose if fracture fragment is small;
- any effusion within the elbow joint together with displacement of fat pads suggests either a capitellum fracture or nondisplaced fracture of radial head
Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics
- uncommon fracture which is difficult to diagnose if fracture fragment is small;
- any effusion within the elbow joint together with displacement of fat pads suggests either a capitellum fracture or nondisplaced fracture of radial head
Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics
Capitellar Fracture eMedicine Orthopedics
Article by Janos P Ertl, MD 2007
Because of the rarity of capitellar fractures, controversies exist regarding the most appropriate treatment. The fracture fragment is intra-articular and requires treatment and reduction to reestablish normal elbow motion. Difficulty arises from the varying sizes of the fracture fragment and from the amount of suitable subchondral bone that is present to achieve stable fixation and to allow early elbow motion. Failure of adequate intervention may result in an incongruous joint, as well as in stiffness, instability, and chronic pain.
Synonyms and related keywords: capitellum fractures, Hahn-Steinthal fractures, Kocher-Lorenz fractures, elbow fracture, broken arm, arm fracture, distal humerus fractures
Because of the rarity of capitellar fractures, controversies exist regarding the most appropriate treatment. The fracture fragment is intra-articular and requires treatment and reduction to reestablish normal elbow motion. Difficulty arises from the varying sizes of the fracture fragment and from the amount of suitable subchondral bone that is present to achieve stable fixation and to allow early elbow motion. Failure of adequate intervention may result in an incongruous joint, as well as in stiffness, instability, and chronic pain.
Synonyms and related keywords: capitellum fractures, Hahn-Steinthal fractures, Kocher-Lorenz fractures, elbow fracture, broken arm, arm fracture, distal humerus fractures
Capitellum Fracture Gentili
Fractures of the capitellum are the result of direct trauma to the extremity. In pediatric patients, this site is the second most common site of injury about the elbow. (illustrated)
Elbow Condylar Fractures Wheeless
Menu of topics
- Adult Condylar Fractures: (surgical technique)
- capitellar and coronal shear frx
- distal humerus frx:
- lateral condyle frx:
- medial condyle frx:
- distal humeral non union:
- ulnar nerve in condylar fractures:
- Pediatric Elbow Injuries
- distal humeral physeal separation:
- lateral condyle frx, pediatric
- medial epicondyle frx of the humerus
- supracondylar frx of humerus
Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics
- Adult Condylar Fractures: (surgical technique)
- capitellar and coronal shear frx
- distal humerus frx:
- lateral condyle frx:
- medial condyle frx:
- distal humeral non union:
- ulnar nerve in condylar fractures:
- Pediatric Elbow Injuries
- distal humeral physeal separation:
- lateral condyle frx, pediatric
- medial epicondyle frx of the humerus
- supracondylar frx of humerus
Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics
Fractures of the Lateral Condyle in Children Wheeless
- common fracture in children (20% of pediatric elbow fractures);
- occurs most often between 6-10 yrs of age;
- mechanism: fall on the outstretched arm with forearm in abduction & elbow in extension;
- fractures of the lateral condyle of humerus are unstable & tend to become displaced even when immobilized because of pull of forearm extensors;
- these fractures are also prone to non union since the frx is intra-articular & is bathed in synovial fluid
Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics
- occurs most often between 6-10 yrs of age;
- mechanism: fall on the outstretched arm with forearm in abduction & elbow in extension;
- fractures of the lateral condyle of humerus are unstable & tend to become displaced even when immobilized because of pull of forearm extensors;
- these fractures are also prone to non union since the frx is intra-articular & is bathed in synovial fluid
Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics
Medial Humeral Condyle Fracture eMedicine Orthopaedics
Article by Walsh & Patterson 2004
Medial condyle fractures involve a fracture line that extends through and separates the medial metaphysis and epicondyle from the rest of the humerus. By definition, the fracture line must involve the trochlear articular surface. Medial condyle fractures must not be confused with medial epicondylar fractures that involve the medial column but are extraarticular.
Synonyms and related keywords: medial condyle, medial epicondyle, medial column, medial epicondylar apophysis, medial condyle fracture, medial epicondyle fracture, elbow fracture, broken arm, broken elbow
Medial condyle fractures involve a fracture line that extends through and separates the medial metaphysis and epicondyle from the rest of the humerus. By definition, the fracture line must involve the trochlear articular surface. Medial condyle fractures must not be confused with medial epicondylar fractures that involve the medial column but are extraarticular.
Synonyms and related keywords: medial condyle, medial epicondyle, medial column, medial epicondylar apophysis, medial condyle fracture, medial epicondyle fracture, elbow fracture, broken arm, broken elbow
