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Intra-osteal fixation of comminuted coronoid process fracture with mini plate for the treatment of complex elbow fracture

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Complex elbow fractures featuring a comminuted coronoid process are infrequent and pose considerable treatment challenges. The optimal strategy for maximizing recovery of elbow function through osteosynthesis remains a subject of ongoing debate among surgeons. We applied the principle of internal fixation by implementing intra-osteal fixation with a mini plate, which facilitated the successful restoration of exceptional elbow function in the patient. This approach adeptly managed the complexity of the coronoid process fracture, encompassing its fragmentation and associated injuries, thereby demonstrating its feasibility and efficacy in achieving favorable clinical outcomes. This article investigates the viability of this surgical technique for managing such complex fractures.

Source: Journal of Surgical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjae571

Authors: Yuxuan Wu, Jianlan Wang, Xiaodong Lian, Jiang Mu, Ming Lu, Shuang Zhang

Institutions: Dalian University of Technology, Dalian Municipal Central Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Elbow and Forearm Trauma Treatment

Subfield: Rehabilitation

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,050