Research Article

Humeral Capitellum Fractures in Adolescents: A Study of 6 Cases Treated by Open Reduction and Internal Fixation with Bioabsorbable Nails

Table 2

Operated elbow range of motion in relation to the healthy side.

No.Bryan and Morrey classification/affected sideHealthy side, ROM (degrees)Affected side, ROM deficits (degrees)Time from injury to surgery (days)

1Type IV/right sideExt/flex: −5/130°
Pro/sup: 90/90°
Deficit of extension: 10°
Deficit of supination: 5°
20
2Type I/left sideExt/flex: 0/140°
Pro/sup: 90/90°
Deficit of extension: 10°
Deficit of supination: 10°
28
3Type I/right sideExt/flex: 0/140°
Pro/sup: 80/90°
No deficits0
4Type IV/right sideExt/flex: 0/140°
Pro/sup: 90/90°
No deficits0
5Type I/left sideExt/flex: −10/150°
Pro/sup: 90/90°
No deficits0
6Type I/left sideExt/flex: 0/140°
Pro/sup: 80/90°
No deficits2