A Limited Fixation, Olecranon Sparing Approach, for Management of Geriatric Intra-Articular Distal Humerus Fractures.

Philip B KaiserErik T NewmanChristopher HaggertyPaul T AppletonJohn J WixtedMichael J WeaverEdward K Rodriguez

Published in: Geriatric orthopaedic surgery & rehabilitation (2020)

A limited fixation technique based on achieving varus/valgus stability with columnar fixation, demonstrated equivalent outcomes in elderly patients with intra-articular distal humerus fractures when compared to intra-articular ORIF with an olecranon osteotomy.

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