Intercondylar T-shaped fractures of the humerus. Results in ten cases treated by early mobilisation.

Intercondylar T-shaped fractures of the humerus are caused by a force through the olecranon driving it upwards between the condyles of the humerus. Usually the patient has fallen on to the “point of the elbow”. These injuries are uncommon, and no matter what treatment is used, perfect results are seldom obtained. This paper reports ten severe fractures of this type treated in a collar-and-cuff sling with early active movements. The method is not new-indeed a somewhat similar technique was used by H. 0. Thomas.