Are Outcomes Comparable for Repair of AO/OTA Type 13C1 and Type 13C2 Distal Humeral Fractures Using the Paratricipital Approach?

Although the paratricipital approach has the disadvantage of limited visualization of articular surfaces, there were no differences in surgical outcomes between type 13C1 and type 13C2 distal humeral fractures after fixation using this approach. Thus, surgeons may need to consider using the paratricipital approach for open reduction and internal fixation of 13C2 distal humeral fractures.