Fracture capitellum in left upper limb of a 34 years male was operated using Herbert Screws[Headless Screws]. Associated fracture of medial epicondyle was fixed with a cancellous screw.
Here are the postoperative xrays.
First the AP view
.Fracture Capitellum and Medial Epicondyle Humerus Fixed With Herbert and Cancellous Screws - Anteroposterior View
The lateral view given below was taken at different interval, probably in immediate postoperative period as you can see the plaster as well.
Fracture Capitellum and Medial Epicondyle Humerus Fixed With Herbert and Cancellous Screws - Lateral View
As you can very well appreciate, the fractures have been well reduced.
The patient showed good clinical improved and regained almost full movement of the elbow joint after the bony union.
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