Olecranon osteotomy approach for Dubberley type Ⅲ coronal fractures of the distal humerus

OBJECTIVE: To retrospectively analyze the clinical efficacy of olecranon osteotomy approach in the treatment of Dubberley type Ⅲ coronal fractures of the distal humerus and summarize the treatment experience.

METHODS: From January 2016 to June 2020, 17 patients (5 males and 12 females) with Dubberley type Ⅲ coronal fractures of the distal humerus were treated by olecranon osteotomy approach. The age ranged from 37 to78 years old with an average of (58.5±12.9) years old. According to Dubberley classification, there were 5 cases of type Ⅲ A and 12 cases of type Ⅲ B. The curative effect was evaluated using the Borberg-Morrey elbow function score. The flexion, extension and rotation range of motion of the elbow joint, complications and postoperative imaging evaluation were recorded.

RESULTS: All the 17 patients got bony union. The follow-up time ranged from 12 to 33 months with an average of (15.6±5.6) months. There was 1 case of ischemic necrosis of capitulum humeri, 2 cases of traumatic arthritis and 1 case of heterotopic ossification, 1 case of malunion of fracture. The range of motion was (114.80±19.50) °. The Broberg-Morrey score was 85.3±8.2, excellent in 5 cases, good in 9 cases, fair in 3 cases and poor in 0 case.

CONCLUSION: Through olecranon osteotomy approach, the articular surface of distal humerus could be fully exposed, and the operation is convenient. Anatomical reduction and rigid fixation of the articular surface of distal humerus are the key factors for the succesful outcome.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:36

Enthalten in:

Zhongguo gu shang = China journal of orthopaedics and traumatology - 36(2023), 2 vom: 25. Feb., Seite 156-60

Sprache:

Chinesisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Liu, Kai [VerfasserIn]
Hu, Jan-Wei [VerfasserIn]
Chen, Yun-Zhou [VerfasserIn]
Shang, Ru-Guo [VerfasserIn]
Yu, Yong-Xin [VerfasserIn]

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Coronal fracture of distal humerus
English Abstract
Internal fixation
Journal Article
Olecranon osteotomy approach

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Date Completed 27.02.2023

Date Revised 27.02.2023

published: Print

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.12200/j.issn.1003-0034.2023.02.012

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM353316466