Are Outcomes After Fixation of Distal Humerus Coronal Shear Fractures Affected by Surgical Approach? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Complications are common following operative management of capitellar shear fractures. In noncomparative studies, the complication rate was higher following the extended lateral compared to the anterolateral approach for Dubberley A fractures. Additionally, the reported complications following the extended lateral approach may impact long-term outcomes. Insufficient comparative evidence currently exists to recommend one approach over the other. High-quality comparative studies are needed.