JORR
Journal of Orthopedics Research and Rehabilitation

The Journal of Orthopedics Research and Rehabilitation welcomes scholarly papers inorthopaedic surgery, physical therapy and rehabilitation, neurosurgery, neurology and clinic anesthesiology and reanimation. This journal is indexed by indices that are considered international scientific journal indices (DRJI, ESJI, OAJI, etc.). According to the current Associate Professorship criteria, it is within the scope of International Article 1-d. Each article published in this journal corresponds to 5 points.

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Bilateral capitellar fracture’s: a case report
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Bilateral capitellar fractures are very rare injuries. If the anatomy is not restored properly, limitation in elbow movements and permanent disability are inevitable. Fixation of the capittal fracture to allow early movement is important. In prolonged immobilization, limitation of movement is encountered. We present a case of a 52 years old women affected by a shear fracture of a capitellum after fall from chair. Open reduction and internal fixation were performed for both capitellum fractures. Early rehabilitation was initiated to prevent joint motion contracture. As a result of the long-term follow-up of the patient, no limitations were observed in the activities of daily living. We suggest early rehabilitation following open reduction and internal fixation in patients admitted to us with capitellum fracture.

Keywords : Capitellum fracture, open reduction, headless screw, early rehabilitation

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Volume 1, Issue 2, 2023
Page : 44-46
https://doi.org/10.51271/JORR-0010
Article Information
Received : 10 Nis 2023
Accepted : 27 Nis 2023
Published : 29 Nis 2023
Corresponding Author :

Levent Horoz: Kırşehir Ahi Evran University Medical Faculty

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Citation : Horoz L, Çakmak MF. Bilateral capitellar fracture’s: a case report. J Orthop Res Rehabil. 2023;1(2):44-46

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