Triceps Sparing Approach for Fixation of Distal Humerus Fractures in Adults

Abstract

Background: Distal humerus fractures had acquired an attention due to poor outcomes regardless of treatment modality which may be conservative or surgical. These fractures can be addressed with either triceps splitting or triceps sparing approach. The triceps sparing approach was performed by lateral window was developed on the lateral side of the triceps as it is elevated off the posterior border of the intermuscular septa and posterior humerus. Objective:The current work aimed to evaluate the outcome of surgical treatment of fracture distal humerus through triceps sparing approach.