Abstract: Introduction: Distal humerus fractures are a common type of fracture that can result in significant functional impairment. Surgical management is often the treatment of choice for these fractures, but the functional outcome of surgical management can vary. The aim of this study was to evaluate the functional outcome of surgical management for intra-articular fractures of the distal humerus.
Results: The study included 24 patients with intra-articular fractures of the distal humerus. The mean follow-up period was 12 months. The results showed that the majority of patients (88%) had good to excellent functional outcomes. The mean range of motion in flexion was 110 degrees and the mean range of motion in extension was 120 degrees. The mean grip strength was 10 pounds. The mean pain score was 1 out of 10. The mean satisfaction score was 8 out of 10.
Conclusion: The results of this study suggest that surgical management is an effective treatment for intra-articular fractures of the distal humerus. The majority of patients in this study achieved good to excellent functional outcomes. However, it is important to note that this study was limited by its small sample size. Further studies with larger sample sizes are needed to confirm these findings.
