International Journal of Orthopaedics Sciences

Functional outcome following internal fixation of capitellum fracture in a young adult by Herbert screws- A case report

2020, Volume 6 Issue 1

Functional outcome following internal fixation of capitellum fracture in a young adult by Herbert screws- A case report

Author(s): Dr. T Karthik, Dr. D Harish Babu, Dr. I Sreelekha and Dr. M Nagaraju
Abstract: A 25 yrs old male presented to emergency with H/o motorcycle accident, injury mechanism being fall on outstretched hand with elbow in hyperextension. Post-injury patient complained of severe pain in left elbow region with loss of elbow flexion. On examination minimal swelling was noted at elbow with tenderness over lateral aspect. Radiographs of AP & Lat views revelead large capitellar fracture involving articular surface of lateral condyle. CT Scan was done to evaluate fracture in detail and also to rule out other injuries around elbow. On next day of admission open reduction and reattachment of large capitellar fragment was done with two headless screws {Herbert screws}. Post-op patient was followed for six months with Xrays. The initial loss of flexion improves over three month period with intensive physiotherapy. Terminal 20.degree of flexion was not achieved even after completion of 6 months duration but this loss of not of much functional or aesthetic significance
Pages: 125-127  |  1266 Views  119 Downloads
How to cite this article:
Dr. T Karthik, Dr. D Harish Babu, Dr. I Sreelekha, Dr. M Nagaraju. Functional outcome following internal fixation of capitellum fracture in a young adult by Herbert screws- A case report. Int J Orthop Sci 2020;6(1):125-127. DOI: 10.22271/ortho.2020.v6.i1b.1846
 
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