Management of Anteromedial Coronoid Fractures According to a Protocol Focused on Instability Assessment Provides Good Outcomes with Infrequent Need for Coronoid Fixation

Anteromedial Coronoid Fractures (AMCF) are associated with persistent elbow instability and post traumatic arthritis if managed incorrectly. It is unclear exactly which AMCF fractures require surgical intervention and how to make this decision. The aim of this study was to report outcomes of AMCF managed using a protocol based on reproduction of instability using radiographic and clinical testing, and to ascertain a threshold size of AMCF associated with instability.
Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research