We describe a limited anterolateral approach for open reduction of a displaced capitellar
fracture. Fixation is achieved by percutaneous insertion of an antegrade cannulated
screw guided by a wire passed from posterior to anterior aspects to avoid damage to
the articular surface. No soft tissue dissection is performed posteriorly or laterally.
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Accepted:
September 28,
1999
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