An Uncommon Combination of Fractures around the Elbow: Capitellum Fracture Associated with Radial Head Fracture

The coexistence of fractures of capitulum humeri and radial head in the elbow joint is a rare entity. A 30-year-old woman was admitted to our hospital after having sustained a fall on her outstretched right arm. She complained of pain, swelling, and restriction of motion of the right elbow joint. An...

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Published inJournal of orthopaedic case reports Vol. 6; no. 4; pp. 108 - 110
Main Authors Walid, Osman, Meriem, Braiki, Zeineb, Alaya, Nader, Naouar, Mohamed, Ben Ayeche
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published India Indian Orthopaedic Research Group 01.09.2016
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Case Report
Elbow joint
internal fixation
fractures
surgery
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Summary:The coexistence of fractures of capitulum humeri and radial head in the elbow joint is a rare entity. A 30-year-old woman was admitted to our hospital after having sustained a fall on her outstretched right arm. She complained of pain, swelling, and restriction of motion of the right elbow joint. Anteroposterior and lateral radiographs revealed displaced fractures in the capitellum and the radial head. The patient was operated. Fractures were exposed through a lateral (Kocher) incision. Fracture was reduced, and fixation was performed with 2 AO compression screw. Two fragments of radial head fracture were also reduced and fixed with AO compression screw. Clinical and radiographic outcomes were excellent at the end of a 5-year follow-up. These fractures occurred following a fall on the palm with outstretched arm. The success of the treatment depends greatly on surgical approach and suitable technique which requires comprehensive knowledge of detailed anatomy and biomechanics of the elbow.
ISSN:2250-0685
2321-3817
DOI:10.13107/jocr.2250-0685.596