Affiliation:
1. Hartford HealthCare Medical Group, Bridgeport, Connecticut
Abstract
Isolated capitellum fractures are rare, and for the most complex comminuted fractures, treatment options are significantly limited. This article describes a case where a custom capitellum implant can be utilized to treat complex fractures to try to preserve patient function and help optimize outcomes.
Publisher
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
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