Fracture of the humeral vane.

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46721/tejom-vol2iss2-2021-45-54

Keywords:

Humeral vane, Elbow, Surgery, Fracture, trauma

Abstract

In the present clinical case study, the aim is to increase the knowledge in the management of multifragary fractures of the humeral pallet. 

Today the definitive management of these fractures presents a great challenge for the specialist in traumatology, taking into account the limitation it suffers from not having on many occasions the necessary material to successfully develop the procedures, that is why we highlight the present clinical case with favorable results for the functionality of the affection member. 

Given the complexity of the fracture, the patient was admitted to the orthopedic and trauma department where complementary imaging tests were developed, which demonstrated the level of damage to the elbow joint. once the problem present in the extremity has been raised, the different approaches and solutions with the osteosynthesis material are discussed with the medical team, deciding on a later approach with osteotomization of olecranon, which would allow us a great field of vision, after the reduction process it is decided to discharge medical and periodic assessments by the outpatient service for its follow-up and successful rehabilitation. 

Author Biographies

Jaime Raul Sotamba Quezada

Médico Cirujano Universidad Regional Autónoma de los Andes “UNIANDES”, Diplomado en Investigación científica Universidad Estatal de Bolívar, Médico General en Funciones Hospitalarias del Hospital Francisco de Orellana

Serguey López Tejera

Doctor en Medicina Instituto Superior de Ciencias Médicas de Camaguey, Especialista de Primer Grado en Ortopedia y Traumatología Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Ciego de Ávila, Especialista de Primer Grado en Medicina General Integral Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Ciego de Ávila, Médico Especialista en el Servicio de Traumatología del Hospital Francisco de Orellana  

María Gabriela De la Cruz Novoa

Medico Cirujano Universidad Laica Eloy Alfaro de Manabí, Médico General En Funciones Hospitalarias Del Hospital Francisco de Orellana

Oscar Antonio Gaona Vásquez

Medico General Universidad Católica de Cuenca, Médico General En Funciones Hospitalarias Del Hospital Francisco de Orellana

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Published

2021-07-02

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