Table 1 Description of the included cases in the study
From: Temporary spanning plate across the elbow for complex fractures of the distal humerus
Mean age | 49.8 years (range, 24–69) |
|---|---|
Sex (males: females) | 12:6 (66.6%:33.3%) |
Side (right: left) | 11:7 (61.1%: 38.9%) |
Dominant side involvement | 13 (72.2%) |
Types of the fractures | |
• Acute fractures (AO/OTA classification) | 6 patients (33.3%) (AO/OTA type 13C3.2 in 2 patients and type 13C3.3 in 4 patients. 2 of these patients were neglected) |
• Insufficiency fractures (osteoporosis) | 4 patients (22.2%) |
• Failed previous fixation | 8 patients (44.4%) |
Types of the used spanning plates | Nonlocking 4.5 mm narrow DCP’s (4 patients) (22.2%) Locking 4.5 mm narrow DCP’s (5 patients) (27.7%) Nonlocking 3.5 mm reconstruction plates (9 patients) (50%) |
Mean follow-up period | 28.3 months (range, 18–36) |