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Preoperative left-elbow plain X-rays. (a) Anteroposterior and (b) lateral.
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Radiographs showed a Bryan and Morrey type I osteochondral capitellar fracture that displaced anterosuperiorly (Figure 1).
Postoperative control X-rays (third month). (a) Anteroposterior and (b) lateral.
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At this time, the fracture site was considered to be healed based on radiographic appearance of the fracture and absence of any pain on movement during the clinical evaluation (Figure 2).
Postoperative elbow functional assessment (sixth month). (a) Flexion, (b) extension, (c) supination, and (d) pronation.
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Her clinical examination revealed a perfect result with a full pain-free range of motion at the 6-month (Figure 3) and 12-month follow-ups.