Internal fixation with bioabsorbable screw and stick in the treatment of humerus epicondyle fracture

Abstract:

Objective：To quantify the possibility and efficacy of internal fixation with bioabsorbable screw and stick in the treatment of humerus epicondyle fracture. Methods：Totally 23 children with humerus epicondyle fracture who received internal fixation using bio-absorbable screw and stick from 2008 to 2009 were enrolled. Functional exercise was taken 3 weeks after the operation. Follow-up lasted for 6 months to 3 years，18 months in average. Results：All 23 cases were followed up and healed. Function of the elbow joint was excellent in 20 cases，good in 3 cases and bad in 0 case，with good and excellent rate being 100%. Conclusions：With satisfactory fracture reduction and firm internal fixation，bioabsorbable screw and stick is effective in the treatment of humerus epicondyle frac－ture. Bioabsorbable screw and stick will break down as time goes by，without harming human body influencing imaging examination. The second stage operation is needed to take out the materials. Early functional exercise is conductive to promoting the healing results. El－bow function development of the epiphysis will not be affected.