Efficacy of the MIPO approach combined with inverted Philos plate fixation in the treatment of AO/OTA type 12B distal humeral shaft fractures

This study confirmed that the MIPO approach combined with inverted Philos plate fixation is an effective method for internal fixation of type 12B DHSFs. It shortens the postoperative hospital stay and promotes fracture healing without increasing operation time or intraoperative blood loss. Lower NRS score in the early stage helps patients to participate in functional exercise early and reduce the incidence of elbow stiffness, making this approach worthy of clinical application.