Minimal Invasive Technique in Capitellum Fracture Treatment
TECHNIQUES IN SHOULDER AND ELBOW SURGERY, vol.12, no.1, pp.18-20, 2011 (ESCI, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 12 Issue: 1
- Publication Date: 2011
- Doi Number: 10.1097/bte.0b013e31820c72cc
- Journal Name: TECHNIQUES IN SHOULDER AND ELBOW SURGERY
- Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.18-20
- Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
The humeral capitellum fractures are rare, and surgical management of these fractures is difficult. The surgeon must achieve anatomic reconstruction with a reliable fixation allowing mobilization of the joint for early rehabilitation. Arthroscopic approach to capitellum fractures allows visualization of the articular surface without the soft tissue dissection required with open approaches. Here, we present a case of type 1 capitellum fracture of humerus that was fixed through arthroscopic assistance.