Peri-articular elbow fracture fixations with magnesium implants and a review of current literature: A case series

Figure 1 Injury films on presentation depicting a left Bryan and Morrey type 3 capitellar fracture. A-D: Anterior posterior (A) and lateral (B) radiographs, axial (C) and coronal (D) computer tomography cuts depicting the injury.

Figure 2 Post operative radiographs depicting progress. A-C: Radiographs immediately post op (A), at 6 wk (B) and at 6 months (C).

Figure 3 Injury films on presentation depicting a R&M type 2 coronoid fracture. A and B: Anterior – posterior (A) and lateral (B) views.

Figure 4 Post operative radiographs depicting progress. A-C: Radiographs immediately post op (A), at 6 wk (B) and at 6 months (C).

Figure 5 Injury films on presentation depicting a Monteggia variant type fracture. A and B: Anterior – posterior (A) and lateral (B) views.

Figure 6 Post operative radiographs depicting progress. A-D: Radiographs immediately post op (A), at 6 wk (B), 6 months (C) and 12 months (D).

Figure 7 Injury films on presentation depicting a Mason type 2 radial head fracture. A and B: Anterior – posterior (A) and lateral (B) views.

Figure 8 Intra-operative photos. A: Initial fracture configuration; B and C: Reduction and fixation with cannulated magnesium screws (B) and finally the end result (C).

Figure 9 Post – operative range of motion at six wk post-operatively. A: Elbow extension; B: Flexion; C: External rotation; D: Internal rotation.

Figure 10  Post operative radiographs. A-E: Radiographs immediately post op (A), at 2 weeks (B), 4 wk (C), 6 months (D) and 12 months (E).

Figure 11  Injury films on presentation depicting a terrible triad fracture. A-D: Anterior posterior (A) and lateral (B) radiographs, saggital computer tomography cuts showing coronoid fracture (C) and radial head fracture (D).

Figure 12  Immediate post-operative radiographs. A and B: Anterior – posterior (A) and lateral (B) views.

Figure 13  Post-operative range of motion at six months post operatively. A and B: Elbow flexion (A) and extension (B).

Figure 14  Post operative radiographs. A-E: Radiographs immediately post op (A), at 4 weeks (B), 4 months (C), 6 months (D) and 12 months (E).