INTRODUCTION Comminuted distal humerus fractures often require large access to the distal humerus for anatomic reconstruction of the joint surface. In these cases an olecranon osteotomy is usually performed, allowing the triceps muscle to be moved out of the way with clear access to the distal humerus. After fixing the distal humerus, the olecranon is often fixed with two k-wires inserted longi...

Distal humerus fractures are uncommon, comprising 2% of all fractures and a third of all humerus fractures. Open fractures, comminuted fractures and fracture dislocation of the elbow are often accompanied by severe soft tissue damage. External fixation of the humerus is indicated when severe soft tissue damage or the presence of infection warrants initial alternative immobilisation of the fract...

Introduction: Intramedullary nailing is a good indication for stabilizing displaced fractures of the proximal end and shaft humerus in adults. Methods: This was prospective series 24 patient, over period 9 months. The aim this study to report epidemiological clinical aspects patients treated with locked humeral nail show medium-term interest, therapeutic method, thus discussing complications. R...

Simultaneous fracture of lateral condyle and medial epicondyle of humerus along with elbow dislocation is very rare injury in adults. Only a few cases have been reported in literature in pediatric age groups. The authors describe a case report of fracture of lateral condyle and medial epicondyle of humerus along with elbow dislocation in a young adult. The patient sustained injury in the form o...

The humeroulnar joint is a uniaxial, diarthrodial modified hinge joint. Motion ranges from 0° to 150° and occurs through a rotational axis in the center of the trochlea, in the coronal plane. At the extremes of flexion and extension, limited degrees of internal and external rotation are present (1). The distal humerus has two components-the trochlea medially and the capitellum laterally. Diagra...

The radial nerve is at risk of injury during surgical approaches to the humeral shaft. Previous authors have described an anterolateral approach to the humerus limited by the radial nerve, requiring that distal dissection be carried anterior into a neurovascularly crowded interval. A novel extensile approach is described using a neuromuscular bridge to protect the radial nerve, thus enabling sa...