Background-Most of distal humerus fractures are dealt with olecranon osteotomy approach which stand as cumbersome process resulting in
excessive soft tissue damage and excess hardware interposition. Alternate paratricepital two window approach has been advocated by many
authors as better approach to deal with AO type A, B, and C1 type distal humerus fractures.
AIM -To evaluate functional outcome of distal humerus fracture xation through paratricepital two window approach
Materials & Methods – A complete of 30 patients of closed fracture distal humerus fracture underwent open fracture xation through
paratricepital approach. Average age of patient was 35yr .Regular follow up and physiotherapy sessions were carried out. Average period of follow
up was 12 month.
Results – Out of 30 patients 28 were nally followed up till 1 year, one patient died in between while another one undergoes implant removal due to
infection. From 28, 20 patients has excellent functional outcome, 3 has good, 4 has fair outcome and one patient has poor results in terms of MEPS
and DASH score.
Conclusion – Based on present study and data analysis we conclude that distal humerus fracture treated through paratricepital two window
approach results in excellent functional outcome which is evident from ability to early start various day to day to day activities like performing
st nd personal hygiene, combing hairs ,putting shirt- shoes themselves and starts eating themselves by 1 or 2 week of surgery .Unlike traditional
approach like Olecranon osteotomy , it maintains adequate Tricep extensor mechanism ,does minimal soft tissue damage ,minimal post op pain
,promote early wound healing and avoid excessive hardware transposition