INTRODUCTION​

• A distal humerus fracture is an injury to the major bone that comprises the elbow

• Usually occurs in younger males and older females

• May be associated with nerve or artery injury

• Most common complication is stiffness, even with a successful surgery

CAUSES

• Often due to fall on elbow with outstretched arm

• Sometimes associated with elbow dislocation

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

• Pain and tenderness of the elbow

• Elbow stiffness and loss of elbow straightening or bending

• Elbow swelling and bruising

TREATMENT​​

• Treatment of elbow fractures depends on the fracture pattern

• For truly nondisplaced, simple fractures, conservative management with cast can be considered

• Most distal humerus fractures are highly unstable and are usually treated with surgery

• If fracture is reducible, surgical fixation with two plates and multiple screws

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