Bi-columnar locking plate fixation through a combined medial and lateral approach for the treatment of low transcondylar fractures of the distal humerus in the elderly

Bi-columnar locking plate fixation through a combined medial and lateral approach for the treatment of low transcondylar fractures of the distal humerus in the elderly

Abstract Background Low transcondylar fractures (LTFs) of the distal humerus are relatively uncommon elbow injuries in elderly patients after low-energy injuries. Although there is still debate regarding the method of fixation, several surgeons prefer bi-columnar fixation using pre-contoured locking...

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Main Authors: Sam-Guk Park, Hyun-Gyu Seok
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-08-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Humerus
Distal
Low transcondylar
Fracture
Medial and lateral approach
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-022-05594-1

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