Cross-sectional study evaluates recovery and complications in patients with locked plate fixation for distal humeral fractures, highlighting gender and rehabilitation impacts.
Key Points
At 6 months, mean MEPS score reached 72.37, showing significant improvement from the 3-month mark.
Complication rates noted include mild surgical site infections in 10.5% and delayed union in 5.3% of patients.
The study included 19 patients undergoing open reduction and internal fixation over 30 months, with a focus on recovery outcomes.
Gender and rehabilitation compliance significantly influenced the functional recovery outcomes in this cohort.