Retrospective Analysis on Distal Humerus Fractures

Distal Humerus Fractures: A Data Analysis on Patients Undergoing Open Reduction and Internal Fixation for the Surgical Management of Distal Humeral Fractures

The purpose of this study is to evaluate preoperative objective measurements for distal humerus ORIF patients and operative objective measurements to determine if there is any effect to postoperative outcomes. Patients who were 18 years old or greater at the time of surgery were followed clinically and radiographically to determine best practice and optimal treatment and technique, risk and rate of complication, and postoperative outcomes.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. English speaking
2. >18 years of age
3. Open reduction internal fixation surgical management of a distal humeral fracture performed by principal investigator at St. Elizabeth Healthcare

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Non-English speaking
2. <18 years of age