Comparison of open reduction and internal fixation with total elbow arthroplasty for intra-articular distal humeral fractures in older age: a retrospective study

Comparison of open reduction and internal fixation with total elbow arthroplasty for intra-articular distal humeral fractures in older age: a retrospective study

Background Intra-articular distal humeral fractures can be surgically challenging. It remains under discussion whether open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) or total elbow arthroplasty (TEA) is more beneficial for treatment of the elderly. This study aimed to compare the clinical and functiona...

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Main Authors: Jong Seok Baik, Sung Hyun Lee, Hyun Tak Kang, Tae Hyun Song, Jeong Woo Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society 2020-06-01
Series:Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
Subjects:
fracture fixation
total elbow replacement
humeral fracture
aged,65 and over
treatment outcomee
Online Access:http://www.cisejournal.org/upload/pdf/cise-2020-00052.pdf

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