Distal Humerus Fractures
A 62-year-old female presents after a fall onto her outstretched hand. Radiographs reveal a displaced intra-articular distal humerus fracture with separation of both condyles from the shaft. The articular surface appears to be in two fragments. CT scan confirms the pattern. Regarding the classification of adult distal humerus fractures:
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The AO/OTA classification divides distal humerus fractures into Type A (extra-articular), Type B (pa...
AO Type C1 fractures have a simple articular fracture with metaphyseal comminution; Type C2 fracture...
The Riseborough and Radin classification is the most commonly used system for adult distal humerus f...
Type B fractures (partial articular) include lateral condyle fractures (B1), medial condyle fracture...
Type A fractures (extra-articular) include transverse supracondylar fractures at the level of the ol...
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