Concomitant fractures of the capitellum and radial head.

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Journal Article

Seven cases of coexisting capitellum and radial head fractures are reported. Our best results were obtained when early open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of the larger, more suitable fracture was combined with excision of the smaller fracture fragments and the early initiation of motion. Poor results were obtained when there was (a) incomplete removal of intraarticular fragments, (b) associated medial collateral ligament injuries, or (c) when ORIF was attempted on small capitellum fracture fragments.

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Duke Authors

Nunley II, James Albert

Cited Authors

Ward, WG; Nunley, JA

Published Date

1988

Published In

Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma

Volume / Issue

2 / 2

Start / End Page

110 - 116

PubMed ID

3230493

Pubmed Central ID

3230493

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0890-5339

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Conference Location

United States