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Dietz, S. O., Burkhart, K. E., Nowak, T. E., Rommens, P. M. and Mueller, L. P. (2012). Distal humerus fractures in the elderly: osteosynthesis or endoprosthesis? Review of the literature. Eur. J. Trauma Emerg. Surg., 38 (6). S. 605 - 616. HEIDELBERG: SPRINGER HEIDELBERG. ISSN 1863-9941

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Abstract

Fractures of the distal humerus in adults are rare but challenging for the orthopaedic trauma surgeon. The bimodal distribution reflects the trauma mechanism. While distal humerus fractures are caused by high-energy traumata in young male adults, a fall from a standing height is the most common reason for humerus fractures among elderly females. As a rule, fractures of the distal humerus are treated surgically. In young patients, open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) with anatomic locking plates are the gold standard. In elderly patients, reconstruction is not always possible, and total elbow arthroplasty (TEA) becomes necessary. The present article provides an overview of the current diagnostic and treatment recommendations. The current literature is reviewed and the results discussed.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID ORCID Put Code Dietz, S. O. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Burkhart, K. E. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Nowak, T. E. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Rommens, P. M. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Mueller, L. P. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED
URN:	urn:nbn:de:hbz:38-477309
DOI:	10.1007/s00068-012-0216-8
Journal or Publication Title:	Eur. J. Trauma Emerg. Surg.
Volume:	38
Number:	6
Page Range:	S. 605 - 616
Date:	2012
Publisher:	SPRINGER HEIDELBERG
Place of Publication:	HEIDELBERG
ISSN:	1863-9941
Language:	English
Faculty:	Unspecified
Divisions:	Unspecified
Subjects:	no entry
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Keywords Language TOTAL ELBOW ARTHROPLASTY; REDUCTION-INTERNAL-FIXATION; HETEROTOPIC OSSIFICATION PROPHYLAXIS; SURGICAL-TREATMENT; ULNAR NERVE; INTRAARTICULAR FRACTURES; INTERCONDYLAR FRACTURES; C FRACTURES; CAPITELLAR; MANAGEMENT Multiple languages Emergency Medicine Multiple languages
URI:	http://kups.ub.uni-koeln.de/id/eprint/47730