Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2011, Vol. 15 ›› Issue (43): 8155-8158.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-8225.2011.43.042

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Y-type locking plate for intercondylar fractures of the adult hunmerus in 36 cases

Cheng Yu-fang, Wei Zhong-min, Huang Fang-min, Zhang Ke-liang, Li Zi-xi   

  1. Department of Orthopedics, Puai Hospital of Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan  430034, Hubei Province, China
  • Received:2011-08-04 Revised:2011-09-15 Online:2011-10-22 Published:2011-10-22
  • Contact: Wei Zhong-min, Chief physician, Department of Orthopedics, Puai Hospital of Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430034, Hubei Province, China
  • About author:Cheng Yu-fang, Attending physician, Department of Orthopedics, Puai Hospital of Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430034, Hubei Province, China wangna0809@126.com

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Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Intercondylar fracture of the humerus is a kind of complex intra-articular fractures. Fracture exposure and fixation are difficult.
OBJECTIVE: To explore the surgical effect of Y-type locking plate through the approach of olecranon osterotomy on intercondylar fracture of the adult humerus.
METHODS: Thirty-six adult patients with intercondylar fractures of the hunmerus were treated with Y-type locking plate through the approach of olecranon osterotomy, including 22 males and 14 females, aged 19-76 years, averagely 47 year. According to the AO/OTA classificaiton, type C1 fracture was found in 8 cases, type C2 in 15, and type C3 in 13.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Thirty-two cases received a follow-up of 10-26 months. According to Cassebaum scale, the function of the elbow showed excellent in 15 cases, good in 13 cases, fair in 3 cases and poor in 1 case, and the excellent-good rate was 89.6%. No infection occurred. The mean time for fracture healing was 2.4 to 4.5 months, averagely 3.5 months. The technique of Y-type locking plate for intercondylar fracture of the adult humerus is effective against bone nonunion. Early rehabilitation for patients on the CPM machine is better for elbow joint function. It is an effective method for intercondylar fracture of the humerus.

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