An Official Journal of Polish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
ISSN:1897-2276
e-ISSN: 2449-9145
Dr, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Amandeep Hospital, Amritsar, India
Research Article
Osteosynthesis of AO 13C distal humerus fractures using locking plates
Author(s):
Mohammad Zakir Hussain Arshad*, Babaji Thorat, Anil Naikawadi, Avtar Singh, Rajeev Vohra and Sudhanshu Bansal
Background: Fractures of distal humerus account for about 2%-6% of all fractures and 30% of all elbow fractures. Management of distal humerus fractures in adults is challenging. We aimed to evaluate functional and radiological outcome of surgical treatment of AO 13C distal humerus fractures in adults using locking plates.
Materials and methods: This is a prospective observational study conducted from October 2016 to September 2017 at a tertiary care center, after obtaining the institutional ethical clearance and written informed consent from patients. Around 32 adult patients (18 years to 75 years) undergoing surgical treatment for AO 13C distal humerus fractures were studied.
Results: The mean age was 43.75 ± 14.61 years ranging over 20-74 years. There were 15 Female and 17 Male patients in our stud.. Read More»
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