Universität zu Köln

Hackl, Michael ORCID: 0000-0002-6183-5621, Mueller, Lars Peter and Wegmann, Kilian (2018). Arthroscopically assisted fracture fixation of the elbow. Obere Extremitaet-Schulter-Ellenbogen-Hand, 13 (1). S. 14 - 23. HEIDELBERG: SPRINGER HEIDELBERG. ISSN 1862-6602

Full text not available from this repository.

Abstract

Arthroscopically assisted reduction and internal fixation of select elbow fractures represents a potential alternative to an open approach. Arthroscopy offers the advantages of a minimally invasive procedure with less approach-related morbidity while at the same time providing better evaluation of anatomic fracture reduction and detailed detection of concomitant injuries. Noncomminuted two-part fractures are suitable for arthroscopic fixation. These include Mason type 2 fractures of the radial head, transverse coronoid fractures and Dubberley type 1/2 A fractures of the capitulum and the trochlea, respectively. After temporary reduction with Kirschner wires, internal fixation with headless and cannulated compression screws can be performed. Coronoid tip fractures can alternatively be addressed indirectly by tying the anterior capsule, which attaches to the coronoid, down to the fracture bed using a suture lasso technique. Relevant concomitant injuries have to be identified through a systematic diagnostic arthroscopy and should be addressed if necessary. Currently published case reports and case series concerning arthroscopically assisted fixation of elbow fractures report promising results; clinical data, however, are limited thus far.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID ORCID Put Code Hackl, Michael UNSPECIFIED orcid.org/0000-0002-6183-5621 UNSPECIFIED Mueller, Lars Peter UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Wegmann, Kilian UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED
URN:	urn:nbn:de:hbz:38-194702
DOI:	10.1007/s11678-017-0435-z
Journal or Publication Title:	Obere Extremitaet-Schulter-Ellenbogen-Hand
Volume:	13
Number:	1
Page Range:	S. 14 - 23
Date:	2018
Publisher:	SPRINGER HEIDELBERG
Place of Publication:	HEIDELBERG
ISSN:	1862-6602
Language:	German
Faculty:	Unspecified
Divisions:	Unspecified
Subjects:	no entry
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Keywords Language RADIAL HEAD FRACTURES; CORONOID FRACTURE; MANAGEMENT; REDUCTION; HUMERUS Multiple languages Orthopedics Multiple languages
Refereed:	Yes
URI:	http://kups.ub.uni-koeln.de/id/eprint/19470