Combined humerus capitulum and olecranon fractures: Surgical intervention in a saber-related injury
Department of traumatology and orthopedic surgery, CHU Ibn Rochd Casablanca, Morocco.
Case Study
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 21(01), 2085–2090
Publication history:
Received on 11 December 2023; revised on 20 January 2024; accepted on 22 January 2024
Abstract:
This report outlines the successful surgical management of a 30-year-old taxi driver with concurrent humerus capitulum and olecranon fractures due to a saber assault. The intervention involved decontamination, ulnar nerve exploration, and osteosynthesis, leading to a favorable outcome with restored joint function. This case underscores the significance of timely and comprehensive surgical approaches in complex fractures.
Keywords:
Humerus; Capitilum; Olecranon; Open injury
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