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Intramedullary nail beneficial vs locking compression plate for humeral shaft fracture
December 2015
Intramedullary nail beneficial vs locking compression plate for humeral shaft fracture
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Management of Humeral Shaft Fractures With Intramedullary Interlocking Nail Versus Locking Compression Plate
Orthopedics. 2015 Sep 1;38(9):e825-9Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
60 patients presenting with humeral shaft fractures were randomized to undergo surgical fixation with either an intramedullary interlocking nail or locking compression plate. The purpose of the study was to compare operational and functional outcomes of these fixation methods over 1 year postoperatively. The results showed that intramedullary nail led to significantly shorter operative times, hosp...
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