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. 2000 Nov;24(5):246–248. doi: 10.1007/s002640000160

Fractures of the capitellum humeri in adolescents

H De Boeck 1, N Pouliart 1
PMCID: PMC3619906  PMID: 11153451

Abstract 

Six children between 11 and 15 years old with a displaced fracture of the capitellum were treated by open reduction and fixation with one small screw. In all cases union occurred. There were no complications and all the children regained normal elbow function. There were no cases of avascular necrosis.

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Accepted: 24 May 2000


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