Table 1 A total of 17 patients, presenting with a distal humeral fracture (AO-type 13 A-C), were recruited to this prospective randomized trial, either being treated with DePuy Synthes® VA-LCP or Medartis® Aptus Elbow plating systems. There were no statistically significant differences in patients` demographics or injury characteristics between the groups
Characteristics | DePuy Synthes® VA-LCP | Medartis® Aptus Elbow |
|---|---|---|
Mean age (years) | 81 | 76 |
Sex (male: female) | 0:7 | 1:9 |
AO classification | ||
13-A | 2 | 1 |
13-B | 0 | 0 |
13-C | 5 | 9 |