Outcomes at mean follow-up of four years following AO type-C distal humerus fractures managed with fixation or arthroplasty
This supports the use of TER in elderly patients with AOC distal humerus fractures. In the younger patient, DHH may have lower rates of complications and re-operations compared to ORIF, but function remains similar. We propose a prospective randomised control trial.
Authors
- Paul Cowling (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3656-8549)
- Luke Budworth (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2905-6011)
- Charlotte Tunstall
- David Limb
- James Allen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3781-1133)
- Sam Vollans
Institutions
- Leeds General Infirmary (GB)
- Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Shoulder & Elbow
- Published
- 2024-10-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/17585732241283909
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Elbow and Forearm Trauma Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.25