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Open reduction and internal fixation is the treatment of choice for intra-articular distal humerus fractures. The goal of treatment is to achieve an anatomic reduction with a fixation stable enough to allow for an early range of motion of the elbow. This chapter uses a clinical case to illustrate how to approach patients with this type of injury and highlights a few key elements for success in treating these fractures.
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Sanchez, D., Horwitz, D.S. (2020). Distal Humerus Fractures. In: Horwitz, D., Suk, M., Swenson, T. (eds) Tips and Tricks for Problem Fractures, Volume I. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-38274-2_5
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