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Distal humerus fractures present with either intra-articular involvement or they are pure extra-articular fractures. Initial clinical evaluation must assess the neurovascular status of the affected extremity and associated injuries to the ipsilateral shoulder and wrist joints. A computed tomography (CT) scan must be obtained when extension of the fracture is suspected in the articular surface or when there is intra-articular involvement with comminution. Bic-column fixation usually provides optimum stability allowing early range of motion of the elbow joint reducing the risk of joint stiffness. We present a case that failed following fixation, analyse the aetiology of failure and discuss the treatment that was successfully implemented.
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Oh, CW., Giannoudis, P.V. (2024). Distal Humerus Failed Plate Fracture Fixation. In: Giannoudis, P.V., Tornetta III, P. (eds) Failed Fracture Fixation. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-39692-2_10
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