Abstract
Humeral shaft fractures may be treated in various ways. When surgical treatment is preferred, both plates and intramedullary nails are
available and feasible options; the latter have recently gained popularity.
We present the results of a case series of humeral fractures treated by open reduction and plate fi xation with DCP plates, the results are
described in terms of union rate, function, satisfaction, complications.
Thirty patients were included, with ages from 18 to 74 years, with mean follow-up time of 35 months; twelve patients were treated for
delayed or non union after orthopaedic treatment. There was one case of nonunion, and one of iatrogenic neurapraxia of the radial
nerve. Mobility and strength were excellent. All patients reported to be satisfi ed with the treatment and its result. We discuss that plate
fi xation for humeral shaft fractures is a predictable choice, with low complication rate and high union rate.
available and feasible options; the latter have recently gained popularity.
We present the results of a case series of humeral fractures treated by open reduction and plate fi xation with DCP plates, the results are
described in terms of union rate, function, satisfaction, complications.
Thirty patients were included, with ages from 18 to 74 years, with mean follow-up time of 35 months; twelve patients were treated for
delayed or non union after orthopaedic treatment. There was one case of nonunion, and one of iatrogenic neurapraxia of the radial
nerve. Mobility and strength were excellent. All patients reported to be satisfi ed with the treatment and its result. We discuss that plate
fi xation for humeral shaft fractures is a predictable choice, with low complication rate and high union rate.
| Original language | Spanish |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 27-33 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Revista Colombiana de Ortopedia y Traumatoloǵıa |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| State | Published - 01 Dec 2005 |
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