Orthopaedic MD

13-Humerus Distal -Comprehensive Classification of Fractures of Long Bones

AONA posting of the AO Classification of Long Bone Fractures

This module shows step-by-step descriptions of
 

• Diagnosis
• Patient preparation
• Approaches
• Reduction & fixation
• Aftercare

for all distal humeral fractures of the AO classification system.
In addition, there are videos, animations, journal articles and book chapters.
 
Authored by David Ring, Daniel Rikli, Mariusz Bonczar; Executive editor: Chris Colton

The elbow joint coordinates movements of the upper extremity, facilitating the execution of activities of daily living in areas such as hygiene, dressing, and cooking. When the distal humerus is injured, elbow joint function can be impaired. The goal of open reduction and internal fixation is restoration of normal anatomy. Distal humerus fractures continue to provide challenging reconstructive problems for the orthopedic surgeon.
Synonyms and related keywords: elbow fractures, supracondylar humerus fractures, elbow injuries, distal humerus injuries, elbow joint fractures, single condylar fractures, epicondylar fractures, coronal shear fractures of the articular surface, distal humeral fractures, distal humeral injuries
Yian & Karunakar 2007

Includes introduction, differentials, and findings (including X-rays). Free, but requires registration. Professional eMedicine article

Article by Corboy & Rotenberg 2004
Elbow fractures are encountered commonly in the ED. Injury patterns for children and adults are quite different. Emergency physicians must recognize whether fractures require admission, immediate orthopedic evaluation, or less urgent referral.
Synonyms and related keywords: broken arm, broken elbow, elbow fracture, radial head fracture, olecranon fracture, supracondylar humerus fracture

Major resource on Elbow conditons. Requires registration.

List of topics associated with Paediatric Elbow Injuries
- Distal Humeral Physeal Separation:
- Elbow Dislocation
- Lateral Condyle Fracture
- Medial Condyle Fracture
- Medial Epicondyle Fracture
- Nursemaid's Elbow
- Olecranon Fracture
- Osteochondritis
- Osteochondrosis of Medial Epicondyle
- Radial Neck Fracture
- Supracondylar Fracture of Humerus
- Throwing Elbow Injuries Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics