Surgical Management of Fracture of the Capitulum Humeri

1977; Taylor & Francis; Volume: 48; Issue: 6 Linguagem: Inglês

10.3109/17453677708994805

ISSN

0001-6470

Autores

Sven Collert,

Tópico(s)

Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation

Resumo

A follow-up study of 20 patients operated upon for fracture of the capitulum humeri is reported. In 8 cases the fracture fragment was removed while in 12 others open reduction was performed. Open reduction gave the best results and is therefore recommended as the treatment of choice.

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