Current treatments for patients with multifragmentary fractures of the distal humerus (literature review)

Abstract

Multifragmentary fractures of the distal humerus have traditionally presented a treatment challenge for the orthopaedic surgeon because of the growing incidence, severity of injury and compromised elbow joint function. This is a comprehensive review of the current literature that details treatment options of distal humerus fractures. Objective Our aim in this article is to provide the readers with a review of current approaches to the treatment of multifragmentary fractures of the distal humerus.

Keywords

• treatment
• osteosynthesis
• multifragmentary fractures
• distal humerus