Between 1989 and 1993, 20 intercondylar fractures of the distal humerus were treated by open reduction, internal fixation and early postoperative mobilisation. One patient died on the third postoperative day as a result of multiple injuries, leaving 19 patients for evaluation. The mean follow-up period was 4.1 years (range 2.0 to 6.7 years). According to the Muller system, there were 7 type C1 and 12 type C2 fractures. Using the Jupiter criteria, 6 elbows were rated as excellent, 9 good and 4 fair. Complications included late ulnar neuritis in one patient and wound infection in another patient.

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