ReviewCurrent reviews in musculoskeletal medicine2016
Distal humerus fractures: a review of current therapy concepts.
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- Clinical outcomes following Triceps-Reflecting Anconeus pedicle (TRAP) approach for treating intercondylar distal humerus fractures: A systematic review.European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie · 2025Pooled it
- Risk of nonunion for dual plate versus single plate fixation for humeral shaft and distal humerus fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis.European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie · 2025Pooled it
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- Correlations between 3D preoperative planning and postoperative reduction in the osteosynthesis of distal humeral fractures.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2023Trial
- Polyaxial locking plates in treating distal humeral fractures: a comparative randomized trial for clinical outcome.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2017Trial
- The Incidence and Diagnosis of Intra-articular Extension With Spiral Distal Third Humerus Fractures.Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews · 2026Article
- Operative versus conservative management of distal humerus fractures in patients aged 65 years and older: a target-trial-informed retrospective cohort study of five-year mortality.Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery · 2026Article
- Increasing complexity and plateauing outcomes in AO type C distal humerus fractures: a 50-year institutional case series.Journal of orthopaedics and traumatology : official journal of the Italian Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology · 2026Article
- Comparison of parallel and orthogonal plating techniques and the predictive role of Hounsfield unit values in AO/OTA type 13-C distal humerus fractures in patients over 50.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Article
- Comparative Biomechanical Analysis of Two Olecranon Osteotomy Fixation Techniques.Revista brasileira de ortopedia · 2025Article
- [Comparative Biomechanical Analysis of Two Olecranon Osteotomy Fixation Techniques].Revista brasileira de ortopedia · 2025Article
- Distal humerus fractures: epidemiology and surgical management trends in hospitalized patients in Qatar.JSES international · 2025Article
- Clinical Outcomes of Chevron Osteotomy with Tension Band Wiring for Distal Humerus Fractures: A Prospective Study.Bulletin of emergency and trauma · 2025Article
- A Comparative Analysis of Triceps-Splitting Versus Paratricipital Surgical Approaches in The Management of Extra-Articular Distal Humerus Fractures: A Prospective Cohort Study.Advanced biomedical research · 2025Article
- Treatment of Extra-Articular Distal Humerus Fractures: Current Concepts and Systematic Review.Indian journal of orthopaedics · 2025Article
- Postoperative dorsal step-off predicts olecranon osteotomy union: a retrospective cohort study.European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie · 2024Article
- 'Low-Plane' Fractures of the Distal Humerus in Elderly Patients with Osteoporosis Show High Postoperative Complication Rates.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- CT-based measurement and analysis of distal humerus morphology in healthy adults from Northern China.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2024Article
- Salvage of an intra-articular distal humerus recalcitrant nonunion using a pedicled vascularized bone graft.JSES international · 2024Article
- The Copenhagen Classification System for Distal Humeral Fractures is useful to identify patients who may require treatment with hemi- or total elbow arthroplasty.JSES international · 2024Article
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Abstract
Fractures of the distal humerus in the adult comprise approximately one third of all humeral fractures. Successful management of distal humerus fractures depends on correct reduction of the fracture, reconstruction of the articular surface if needed, stability and rigidity of the fixation, and appropriate rehabilitation. In this review, we evaluated the available literature and highlighted current therapy concepts. We assessed the evolution of internal fixation and elbow arthroplasty focusing on the established surgical approaches against the background of a growing incidence of distal humeral fractures in an aging patient population. Therefore evaluating the aspect and influence of age-dependent comorbidities like osteoporosis on successful treatment.
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