Minimally Invasive Methods for Adolescent Intraarticular Distal Humerus Fractures with an Intact Column Surgical/Technical Tips

Abstract

Intraarticular distal humerus fractures occur in adolescents and represent a unique morphology that is amenable to different surgical techniques than distal humerus fractures in adults or younger children, especially when one column remains intact. Despite articular involvement, a minimally invasive approach utilizing the intact periosteum and opposing intact column of bone can often achieve successful reduction and fixation. Here, we present an operative technique for these fractures along with four cases successfully treated with percutaneous lag screws.