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August 23, 2025Journal of Orthopedic and Spine TraumaOpen Access

Evaluation of the Functional Outcome in Intra-Articular Distal Humerus Fractures Treated by Dual Plating

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VBVinod BhuktarCooper HospitalMPMihir R. PatelEmory UniversityBDBibhas DasGuptaCooper Hospital

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Overview

Observational study evaluated functional outcomes using dual plating in 20 patients with intra-articular distal humerus fractures, suggesting better stability and fewer complications.

Key Points

  • Sixty percent of patients achieved excellent MEPS scores at 24 weeks, indicating favorable functional outcomes.
  • Radiographic union was observed in 60% of patients by 12-14 weeks, highlighting effective healing with dual plating.
  • The prospective observational study assessed functional outcomes over 26 months, providing insights on treatment efficacy.
  • Results imply dual locking plating could improve stability and reduce complications compared to traditional methods.

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Bhuktar et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af5d75ad7bf08b1eae1365https://doi.org/10.18502/jost.v11i3.19405
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