Extraarticular distal humeral nonunion: systematic review of literature.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Distal humeral fractures accounted for ~1% of all fractures; however, they were prone to complications, including nonunion if left untreated or inadequately managed. Nonunion, which predominantly occurred at the supracondylar level, resulted in mechanical instability, functional impairment, and persistent discomfort. The most commonly employed surgical options included open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF), total elbow arthroplasty (TEA), and external fixation. This article provides a comprehensive assessment of these surgical procedures and shared clinical experiences related to these challenging cases.

Methods

A systematic review of literature was conducted using the PubMed database up to October 2024, with a focus on cases involving extraarticular distal

SUBMITTER: Vicenti G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12279640 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature