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Although several fixation techniques have been described, most rely on metallic implants or knot-tying constructs that may increase intra-articular bulk and the risk of cartilage damage. The use of knotless suture anchor fixation for this specific fracture pattern has not yet been specifically described. To our knowledge, this study represents the first report describing knotless suture anchor fixation specifically for Hahn\u2013Steinthal fractures of the capitellum.\n                    <jats:italic>Methods:<\/jats:italic>\n                    This study describes an open reduction and knotless suture anchor fixation technique for Hahn\u2013Steinthal fractures of the capitellum and reports early clinical outcomes in a consecutive series of five patients treated in 2025. Functional outcomes were assessed using the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) score, while pain intensity was evaluated using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Elbow range of motion (ROM) and radiographic fracture healing were also assessed during follow-up. Patients were followed for 12\u00a0weeks postoperatively.\n                    <jats:italic>Results:<\/jats:italic>\n                    The cohort consisted of five patients (three men and two women) with a mean age of 37\u00a0years (SD 3.5). All fractures achieved radiographic union without secondary displacement. In addition, computed tomography performed at 3\u00a0months postoperatively confirmed osseous union and restoration of articular congruity in the index case. The mean DASH score improved from 62 preoperatively to 43 at 2\u00a0weeks, 31 at 6\u00a0weeks, and 21 at 12\u00a0weeks postoperatively. Mean VAS scores decreased from 8 preoperatively to 5 at 2\u00a0weeks, 4 at 6\u00a0weeks, and 3 at 12\u00a0weeks. The mean flexion\u2013extension arc improved from 48\u00b0 (SD 5.5) preoperatively to 110\u00b0 (SD 6.7) at final follow-up. No intraoperative or postoperative complications were observed during the 12-week follow-up period.\n                    <jats:italic>Conclusions:<\/jats:italic>\n                    Open reduction followed by knotless suture anchor fixation represents a technically feasible technique associated with encouraging early clinical and radiological outcomes in this preliminary case series. The absence of intra-articular metal hardware may reduce the risk of cartilage damage while allowing stable fixation of small osteochondral fragments and early functional recovery.\n                  <\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.1051\/sicotj\/2026035","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,5,28]],"date-time":"2026-05-28T07:48:52Z","timestamp":1779954532000},"page":"35","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Knotless suture anchor fixation of Hahn\u2013Steinthal fractures of the capitellum: A technical note with preliminary clinical outcomes"],"prefix":"10.1051","volume":"12","author":[{"given":"Micha\u0142","family":"Szufnara","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University Clinical Hospital No. 2, Medical University of 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