Functional Outcome After Surgical Treatment of Intra-articular Distal Humerus Fractures in Patients 70 Years of Age or Older

Abstract

ulna 2), 5 cases of radius shaft fracture, and 7 cases of ulnar shaft fracture. MIPO technique was applied in total 8 cases of radius fracture and 9 cases of ulna fracture. The mean followup period was 26 months (range, 24-44 months). Bone union period was determined by radiographs taken upon follow up, and clinical function was evaluated by range of movement, Grace and Eversmann criteria measured at the last follow up. Results: Bony union was achieved in all patients. The mean time to bone union was 10.8 weeks in radius and 13.4 weeks in ulna. The average range of motion of forearm was 80.6° in supination and 83.2° in pronation. Both groups showed mean percentage of 97 compared with the contralateral side. Functional results assessed by Grace and Eversmann criteria were rated excellent in 11 cases and good in 6 cases. Conclusion: In our series, MIPO technique for comminuted one bone fractures in forearm shaft fracture was safe and effective, which had advantages, including a small skin incision, in bone biology.