Reconstruction of a Severe Open Distal Humerus Fracture
Author Information
Author(s): Kouvidis George K MD, Chalidis Byron E MD, Liddington Mark I FRCS, Giannoudis Peter V MD
Primary Institution: Academic Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, School of Medicine, University of Leeds
Hypothesis
Can a free vascularized osteocutaneous fibular graft effectively address complex defects in the elbow joint?
Conclusion
The use of a vascularized osteocutaneous fibular graft can effectively treat complex traumatic defects of the elbow joint, leading to good functional recovery.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a functional and stable elbow at 26 months follow-up.
- The Mayo Elbow Performance Score was 85 points, indicating a good result.
- No complications were encountered during the postoperative period.
Takeaway
Doctors used a piece of bone from the leg to fix a broken elbow, and it worked really well, helping the patient move her arm again.
Methodology
A case report of a 24-year-old woman with a severe open distal humerus fracture treated with a free vascularized osteocutaneous fibular graft.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 24-year-old woman with a high-energy open fracture.
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