A type of fracture that occurs in the coronal plane, often involving the distal humerus, characterized by a fracture line that runs horizontally across the bone. Mayo Elbow Performance Score (MEPS ...

Type 1: small marginal fractures which do not contribute appreciably to stability, and minimally (<2mm) displaced fractures that do not restrict forearm rotation, Type 2: larger, displaced (>2mm ...

Total elbow arthroplasty (TEA) and hemiarthroplasty (HA) are surgical options increasingly utilized for managing distal humerus fractures (DHF), particularly in elderly patients. These fractures ...

Knowing the type of fracture helps them decide how to treat ... always wear protective gear—especially wrist guards and elbow pads. Choose gear that fits well and stays in place as you move.

This would allow certain types of patients to be excluded ... preservation of active ROM after acute elbow trauma have a very low risk of associated fracture and may not require radiographic ...