Abstract

Due to its unique anatomical characteristics, supracondylar fractures of the humerus are often difficult to achieve firm fixation with internal fixation equipment, resulting in delayed functional exercise, often leaving cubitus varus deformity, elbow stiffness, contractures and other complications. Here, we report an adult patient with a supracondylar fracture of the humerus who underwent internal fixation through an anterior median incision in the humerus with our self-developed anterior anatomical locking plate of the distal humerus. During the 16-month follow-up period, the patient’s elbow range of motion was almost completely restored, functional scores were excellent, and there were no minor or major postoperative complications. We assumed this to be caused by our surgical reconstruction strategy for adult patients with supracondylar humeral fractures.

Keywords:Supracondylar fracture of humerus; Fracture of distal humerus; Open reduction and internal fixation; Locking plate