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The management of humeral shaft fractures using open reduction and internal fixation
March 2013
The management of humeral shaft fractures using open reduction and internal fixation
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Postoperative malrotation of humeral shaft fracture after plating compared with intramedullary nailing
Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery; 2011; 20: 947-954Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
50 patients with humeral shaft fractures were randomized to undergo either antegrade intramedullary nailing (IMN) or open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF). The results of this study indicated that patients who underwent IMN had significantly reduced functional and range of motion scores in comparison to patients who underwent ORIF. Additionally, it was found that patients in the IMN group ha...
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