Abstract
The retrospective study has been conducted to evaluate the results of intracondylar fractures of distal humerus dealt through posterior Triceps Apponeurosis Tongue Approach ( TATA approach) without necessitating the osteotomy of olecronon in 48 patients from Jan 2010 to Dec 2017. The patients has been followed up for at least one year. The study shows good to excellent results in results in 87 % patients as per MEPI score, while obviating the complication of osteotomy and its fixation.
Keywords: Intercondylar humerus fracture,Triceps aponeurosis tongue approach.
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Corresponding Author
Dr Simriti
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DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v7i4.25
