Diaphyseal and Metaphyseal Fractures of the Humerus

Lavini, F.; Donadelli, A.; Pizzoli, Andrea

doi:10.1007/978-1-4471-0691-3_13

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“…Neumann et al (1993) suggested that primary indications for the use of external ®xation for diaphyseal fractures of the humerus were second and third degree open fractures and fractures in polytraumatized patients. Lavini et al (2000) recommended the use of an external ®xator for unstable fractures, open fractures, polytraumatized patients, fractures in obese patients, fractures associated with forearm fractures and for the treatment of established, long standing nonunions. A major advantage of external ®xation over plaster cast is mobility of the adjacent joints.…”

Section: Humerusmentioning

confidence: 99%

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The role of external fixation in trauma

Pacheco

Saleh

2004

Trauma

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External fixation is a method of immobilization that uses percutaneous pins placed in bone and linked with external connectors to maintain the fracture segments in a desired spatial relationship. It is a valuable clinical treatment option, providing surgeons with the ability to affect the spatial relationship of tissues, both statically and dynamically, via minimally invasive techniques. The ease and speed of application, adjustability of the frame, and minimization of blood loss with preservation of blood supply at the cutaneous and osseous levels are advantages of the external fixation technique. Care of the trauma patient remains one of the major applications for external fixation. Open fractures with severe soft tissue injuries and/or massive contamination are ideally suited to this technique. External fixation is also a versatile salvage technique for the complications arising from extremity trauma. The management of residual fracture deformity, bone loss, infections, and complex post-traumatic arthritis are often facilitated by external fixation.

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Section: Humerusmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The incidence of super®cial pin track infection was 7.5%. Lavini et al (2000) treated 25 fractures of the humeral shaft, 22 unilateral closed fractures and three nonunions. Healing occurred in all cases with a mean healing time of 2.8 months for the closed fractures and 5.3 months for the nonunions.…”

Section: Humerusmentioning

confidence: 99%