Tie-in construct

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1. Examine the fracture. Usually, the distal segment is displaced medially and in recurvatus.

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2. Insert a pin in a retrograde way, exiting in the proximal "proximal metaphyseal area of the humerus.

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3. Retract the pin from the proximal side until it lies sharp with the fracture border.

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4. Reduce the fracture and stabilize it by inserting the pin in the medial epicondyle.

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5. Insert one pin in the condyle and one in the proximal metaphyseal area, and connect them by a carbon bar.

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6. Complete the stabilization, and then connect the intramedullary pin with the proximal pin. In most cases, a single connecting bar is strong enough.

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7. In case of a heavy or hyperactive patient, a double bar frame construct can be used.