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ArticleTrauma case reports2026

Stabilization of distal humerus pathologic fracture with IlluminOss®: A case series.

Ellen Lutnick, Sophia Puertas, Abigail Contello, Joseph B Kuechle

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Ellen LutnickDepartment of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA.
Sophia PuertasJacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA.
Abigail ContelloJacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA.
Joseph B KuechleDepartment of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA.

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Abstract

Achieving stabilization of fractures involving structurally compromised bone can present a challenging surgical problem. The IlluminOss® photodynamic bone stabilization system (PBBS) includes insertion of a light-curable polymer to achieve medullary stabilization of fractures via expandable ballon catheter. There exist few reports of PBSS for successful treatment of fractures involving the distal humerus, with varying results. We present four cases after surgical repair for pathologic distal humerus fractures using the IlluminOss® PBBS, with an additional posterior extra-articular plate, resulting in stable fixation and satisfactory patient outcomes.

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IluminOssPathologic distal humerus fracturePathologic humerus fracturePhotodynamic bone stabilization system

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PMID41798727
PMCPMC12962104

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