Intra-osteal fixation of comminuted coronoid process fracture with mini plate for the treatment of complex elbow fracture.

Yuxuan Wu, Jianlan Wang, Xiaodong Lian, Jiang Mu, Ming Lu, Shuang Zhang

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Yuxuan WuDepartment of Orthopedics, Dalian Municipal Central Hospital Affiliated of Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning 116024, China.

Jianlan WangDepartment of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dalian Municipal Central Hospital Affiliated of Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning 116024, China.

Xiaodong LianDepartment of Orthopedics, Dalian Municipal Central Hospital Affiliated of Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning 116024, China.

Jiang MuDepartment of Orthopedics, Dalian Municipal Central Hospital Affiliated of Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning 116024, China.

Ming LuDepartment of Orthopedics, Dalian Municipal Central Hospital Affiliated of Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning 116024, China.

Shuang ZhangDepartment of Orthopedics, Dalian Municipal Central Hospital Affiliated of Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning 116024, China.

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Abstract

Complex elbow fractures featuring a comminuted coronoid process are infrequent and pose considerable treatment challenges. The optimal strategy for maximizing recovery of elbow function through osteosynthesis remains a subject of ongoing debate among surgeons. We applied the principle of internal fixation by implementing intra-osteal fixation with a mini plate, which facilitated the successful restoration of exceptional elbow function in the patient. This approach adeptly managed the complexity of the coronoid process fracture, encompassing its fragmentation and associated injuries, thereby demonstrating its feasibility and efficacy in achieving favorable clinical outcomes. This article investigates the viability of this surgical technique for managing such complex fractures.

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complex elbow fracturecoronoid process fractureintra-osteal fixation

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PMID39239145

DOI10.1093/jscr/rjae571

PMCPMC11374376

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