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Intramedullary nail vs minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis for humeral shaft fractures
August 2014
Intramedullary nail vs minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis for humeral shaft fractures
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:2
Shoulder function after surgical treatment of displaced fractures of the humeral shaft: a randomized trial comparing antegrade intramedullary nailing with minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis
J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2014 Jun;23(6):767-74Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Forty one patients, who suffered a displaced humeral shaft fracture no more than 30 days before study initiation, were randomly assigned into 1 of 2 groups to compare the efficacy of intramedullary nailing, and minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis. Results from the study indicated that both treatments resulted in similar shoulder function 1 year after surgery. Additionally, no difference in elb...
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