Coronal shear fractures of distal humerus: Diagnostic and treatment protocols

Figure 3 Type 1 capitellum fracture in young female showing anterior approach detail and clinico-radiological follow-up. A: Twenty-two-year-old nursing student had a fall on left elbow and had type 1 capitellum fracture; B: Anterior approach incision; C: Radial nerve exposed; D: Capitellum fracture surface visible; E: Provisional fixation with K-wire; F: After reduction and fixation with K-wire; G: Lateral radiograph showing fixation with headless screws; H: Excellent extension at follow-up; I: Flexion.