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Distal humerus type 1 open fracture


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Clinical Details

Clinical and radiological findings:  40 years falling from high, type 1 open fracture nvm normal

Preoperative Plan

Planning remarks:  debridman posterior approach with chevron osteotomy radial and ulnar column plate fixation

Surgical Discussion

Patient positioning:  lateral dekübitis

Anatomical surgical approach:  posterior approach, chevron osteotomy

Operative remarks: 

posterior approach, chevron osteotomy plate fixation ,post op nvm normal

The olecranon osteotomy may be repaired using a precontoured olecranon plate.

The osteotomy in the olecranon is very important. In this case, an incision was made over the guide and the osteotomy line is almost invisible on the post-operative radiograph.

post op 3. week rom full

Postoperative protocol:   The arm is bandaged, no cast active and passive movement one day after surgery

Orthopaedic implants used:   double plate,acutrack,mini plate,olecranon plate

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