Intra-osteal fixation of comminuted coronoid process fracture with mini plate for the treatment of complex elbow fracture

TL;DR

This paper presents a successful surgical technique using intra-osteal fixation with a mini plate to treat complex elbow fractures involving a comminuted coronoid process.

Contribution

The novel contribution is the application of intra-osteal fixation with a mini plate for managing complex elbow fractures with comminuted coronoid process.

Findings

Intra-osteal fixation with a mini plate successfully restored elbow function in a patient with a complex fracture.

The technique effectively managed fragmentation and associated injuries of the coronoid process.

The approach demonstrated feasibility and efficacy in achieving favorable clinical outcomes.

Abstract

Complex elbow fractures featuring a comminuted coronoid process are infrequent and pose considerable treatment challenges. The optimal strategy for maximizing recovery of elbow function through osteosynthesis remains a subject of ongoing debate among surgeons. We applied the principle of internal fixation by implementing intra-osteal fixation with a mini plate, which facilitated the successful restoration of exceptional elbow function in the patient. This approach adeptly managed the complexity of the coronoid process fracture, encompassing its fragmentation and associated injuries, thereby demonstrating its feasibility and efficacy in achieving favorable clinical outcomes. This article investigates the viability of this surgical technique for managing such complex fractures.

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