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Functional outcomes were assessed using the Mayo Elbow Performance Score. Post-traumatic elbow arthrosis was assessed using the Bromberg and Morrey rating system.<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>\n          <jats:sec>\n            <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n            <jats:p>All fractures healed within 5\u20137 weeks. The mean Mayo Elbow Performance Score value was 98 (range, 85\u2013100). Three patients developed arthrosis, and one had capitellar osteonecrosis.<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>\n          <jats:sec>\n            <jats:title>Conclusions:<\/jats:title>\n            <jats:p>Based on our experience, the Kocher approach and fixation of 2\u20133 retrograde cannulated screws together represent an appropriate surgical technique for isolated capitellar fractures, whereas good functional outcomes are attainable for capitellar\u2013trochlear shear fractures using the transolecranon approach with 3 cannulated screw fixations. 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