Despite the presence of greater flexion contractures at the time of follow-up in elbows with Type-IV fractures or fractures with an ipsilateral radial head fracture, good to excellent outcomes with functional ulnohumeral motion can be achieved following internal fixation of these complex fractures. Type-IV injuries may be more common than previously thought; such fractures often are associated with metaphyseal comminution or a radial head fracture and may require supplemental fixation.
Despite the presence of greater flexion contractures at the time of follow-up in elbows with Type-IV fractures or fractures with an ipsilateral radial head fracture, good to excellent outcomes with functional ulnohumeral motion can be achieved following internal fixation of these complex fractures. Type-IV injuries may be more common than previously thought; such fractures often are associated with metaphyseal comminution or a radial head fracture and may require supplemental fixation.
On the basis of the findings of this study, concerns over the potential adverse effects of the resident work-hour polices on operative volume for orthopaedic surgery residents appear to be unfounded.
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