Clinical Outcomes and Management Strategies for Capitellum and Trochlea Fractures: A Systematic Review.
Ali LariYasmen AlrumaidhiDiego MartinezAmaar AhmadHamad AljuwaiedMohammad AlherzCarlos PradaPublished in: Orthopedic research and reviews (2024)
The treatment of capitellum and trochlea fractures yields satisfactory outcomes but has a considerable rate of complications and reoperations primarily due to symptomatic implants and elbow stiffness. There is noteworthy variability in the achieved range of motion, suggesting unpredictable outcomes. Deficits in functionality and range of motion are common after surgery, especially with more complex injury patterns.