Intercondylar fractures of the humerus. An operative approach
Jupiter, J.B.; Neff, U.; Holzach, P.; Allgöwer, M.
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume 67(2): 226-239
1985
ISSN/ISBN: 0021-9355 PMID: 3968114 Document Number: 263942
In this paper we review a series of thirty-four intercondylar fractures of the distal end of the humerus that were treated by open reduction over a ten-year period. The fracture patterns were classified according to the system of Müller et al. and a strict rating scale incorporating subjective data, objective motion, and the functional status of the involved elbow was used for the results. At a mean follow-up of 5.8 years, thirteen results were rated as excellent; fourteen, as good; four, as fair; and three, as poor. Complications included postoperative neuritis in five patients; three non-unions; and refracture, heterotopic bone, and deep sepsis in one patient each.