Intramedullary Plate Fixation of a Distal Humerus Fracture: A Case Report : Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma

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Intramedullary Plate Fixation of a Distal Humerus Fracture: A Case Report

Russell, George V. Jr.*; Pearsall, Albert W.†

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Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 16(5):p 353-356, May 2002.

Abstract

A case of a complex distal humeral fracture is presented. The patient lacked sufficient bony architecture to allow for conventional reconstruction. A technique is described using an intramedullary plate to obtain bony stabilization and permit early range of motion exercises.

© 2002 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc.

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