Reconstruction of Capitellar Defect using Freeze-dried Cadaveric Allograft – A Case Report

Abstract

Allograft reconstruction of capitellar defect is an option of treatment for osteoporotic non-fixable capitellar fractures.

Radius of curvature of the radial head matches the capitellum: a magnetic resonance imaging analysis

“…1 , 4 , 7 , 12 The incidence of ipsilateral concomitant capitellar osteochondral injury is 1%-39%. 2 , 3 , 8 , 13 , 14 , 20 Various treatment options exist for capitellar fractures including fragment excision, operative fixation, allograft reconstruction, 9 and hemiarthroplasty depending on the comminution, severity of injury, and associated fractures. 2 , 5 , 6 , 16 , 17 , 18 Although no studies have reported the use of radial head autograft for reconstruction of the capitellum, Ring et al 15 described successfully reconstructing the coronoid by using a fragment of the discarded fractured radial head to help restore ulnohumeral stability.…”