Chronic type C3 distal humeral fracture associated with massive bone defects treated by open reduction and internal fixation with iliac crest autografts: a case report

Abstract Background Chronic intercondylar fractures of the distal humerus with massive bone defects and severe comminution in the metaphysis are rare and complex injuries that are challenging for surgeons to treat, as reconstructing the triangular structure of the distal humerus is difficult and may...

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Main Authors: Yejun Zha, Kehan Hua, Maoqi Gong, Xieyuan Jiang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-04-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04199-4