Distal humerus fracture in older patients: ORIF vs. total elbow arthroplasty

Loisel, François; Amar, Yassine; Rochet, Severin; Obert, Laurent

doi:10.1016/j.otsr.2023.103759

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“…According to a recent work by Loisel et al of 2023 the conservative treatment for distal humerus fractures is still a viable alternative treatment with high rate of complications and non-unique outcomes; nevertheless it should be considered in elderly patients who cannot undergo surgical treatment [ 31 ].…”

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Megaprosthetic replacement in complex distal humerus fractures in elderly patients: a case series

Caredda,

Cianni,

De Fazio

et al. 2024

J Orthop Surg Res

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Background Managing distal humeral fractures can be challenging for orthopedic surgeons. There are several treatment options for managing this type of fracture, and the treatment method for these fractures should be based on patient-related factors. In elderly patients with osteoporotic bone and severe comminution of the fracture, adequate fixation can be a major challenge for surgeons. The use of megaprosthesis has been recently proposed in traumatology as an alternative to osteosynthesis or conventional prosthesis for the management of comminuted articular fractures in elderly patients with poor bone stock. Methods A consecutive case series of 5 patients who underwent reconstruction of the elbow joint with a trabecular hinged modular elbow megaprosthesis was reviewed retrospectively. All patients included had AO/OTA 13C2 and 13C3 fractures with metaphyseal extension and considerable bone loss of the distal humerus. The primary outcome was the evaluation of functional and clinical outcomes with the MEPS score in comminuted distal humerus fractures with metaphyseal extension and poor bone stock in elderly patients treated with elbow megaprosthesis. The secondary outcome was assessing the treatment-related complication rate of this technique in non-oncological fields. Results Five patients were included in the study with a mean age of 82.66 ± 7.72 years at surgery. The mean MEPS value was 63 ± 24.2 at 1 month, 81 ± 23.53 at 3 months, 83 ± 24.2 at 6 months, and 84 ± 24.57 at 12 months. No intraoperative complications were recorded in our series. Of 5 patients, four patients had excellent clinical and functional outcomes. We did not encounter wound dehiscence, prosthetic joint infection, aseptic loosening, or periprosthetic fractures. Conclusions The indication for this type of treatment must be selected and narrowed down, as it is a salvage procedure, and any failure would cause even more complex situations. Short operating times and early mobilization of the elbow are the advantages of this technique.

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