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A Case Report of Capitellum Fracture Treated using Herbert Screw

Vijay Narasimman Reddy, . Mervinrosario, . Kushwanth

Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · pp. 1049–1054 · Published 23 Dec 2021

10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i60B34712

Abstract

Capitellar fractures are intra-articular elbow injury & it is an uncommon type of elbow injuries that can cause and affect severe functional limitation if not treated correctly. Various treatment options have evolved over the years, from cast immobilization to closed reduction fixation and now finally open reduction fixation is used as a better treatment option. Open reduction internal fixation provides excellent fixation to the fracture site and helps in achieving a stable joint that help in early mobilization of the elbow joint after trauma. Which also prevents late complications such as myositis ossificans. This is a case report of capitellar fracture, a typical type -1 Hahn-Steinthal fracture of left elbow joint in a 14 year old adolescent male treated using Herbert’s screw fixation. Here after three months of post-op follow-up it shows good interfragmental compression, early mobilization, excellent recovery & Implant removal is rarely necessary.

Capitellar fractures Intra-Articular Fractures Treatment Internal fixation Mobilization

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