Dr. Brinker has performed more than 1,000 Ilizarov surgeries

Dr. Brinker has treated more than 1,200 fracture nonunions

Dr. Brinker has corrected more than 400 skeletal deformities

Dr. Brinker has treated more than 250 cases with bone infection

Complex Fracture: Elbow

Presenting

These x-rays show a complex fracture of the elbow in this 32 year old man who fell at work. The fracture extends through the elbow joint and across the distal humerus.

 

Result After Treatment by Dr. Brinker

These x-rays 5 months after surgical treatment with plates and screws show that the elbow is now properly aligned and the fracture is healed. The patient had no pain and had returned to work with excellent range of motion and without restrictions.

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3. Humerous
4. Elbow
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