Elbow arthroplasty for the treatment of bicolumn distal humeral fractures
Yamaguchi, K.; Stein, J.A.
Instructional Course Lectures 58: 529-533
2009
ISSN/ISBN: 0065-6895 PMID: 19385563 Document Number: 628757
Distal humeral fractures are difficult to treat in elderly patients. Recent advances in precontoured and locked plates have made open reduction and internal fixation easier, but rigid and anatomic reconstruction is required for a successful result. In elderly patients with poor bone quality and an unreconstructable articular surface, total elbow arthroplasty can be a successful alternative to open reduction and internal fixation.