Distal Humerus Fractures: AO Classification, Clinical Features, Treatment and Complications

[@simrannarang2246]

Thankyou for making it, simple, sir. I have a question, why is that minimally displaced fractures such as group A2 are preferred to be treated operatively, is(is elbow stifness the only reason) or there is more to ie) and midshaft fractures are treated conservatively, I mean humerus being surrounded by muscles has good blood periosteal supply?

[@PharmacologyOrthopedics]

Yes, there is high risk for elbow stiffness with non operative management of distal humerus fracture (even the minimally displaced ones) because after non operative treatment comes a long period of immobilization (which is bad for the joint) so surgery is always preferred; - But when it comes to midshaft humerus fractures; non operative treatment is preferred because those fractures don't require perfect reduction (because they are away from the joint) and also midshaft fractures while being immobilized, they allow for shoulder and elbow joint exercises ; so them being treated non operatively don't affect the joints

[@simrannarang6609]

​@@PharmacologyOrthopedics Thankyou for replying, and clearing my doubt.