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LONG-TERM ELBOW FUNCTION OF DISTAL HUMERUS FRACTURES TREATED BY INTERNAL FIXATION

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34 adult patients were assessed at an average of 15 years (13–20) after stable internal fixation with early active mobilisation of a distal humeral fracture. 23 were Müller type C, (5 open), 9 type B and 2 type A.

Using the Mayo Score, 94% had an excellent/good result and 6% fair. None had a poor outcome. This study is the first to demonstrate that early stable internal fixation of distal humeral fractures by an experienced surgeon, gives excellent long term results with few complications, together with high rates of patient satisfaction and little functional morbidity.

The abstracts were prepared by Mr Simon Donell. Correspondence should be addressed to him at the Department of Orthopaedics, Norfolk & Norwich Hospital, Level 4, Centre Block, Colney Lane, Norwich NR4 7UY, United Kingdom