The external fixation in the treatment of humeral diaphyseal fractures: Outcomes of 84 cases

Catagni, Maurizio A.; Lovisetti, Luigi; Guerreschi, Francesco; Camagni, Marco; Albisetti, W.; Compagnoni, Paolo; Combi, Alessandro

doi:10.1016/j.injury.2010.09.015

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“…Reichel et al demonstrated that the joint capsule extends minimally above the transepicondylar axis but did not specifically measure this distance [7]. Several authors have demonstrated successful treatment with posterior to anterior directed distal humerus pins [8][9]. Wegmann et al…”

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Lateral External-fixation Adjacent to Radial Nerve

Plucknette¹,

Tennent²,

Hsu³

et al. 2020

Cureus

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Lateral External-fixation Adjacent to Radial Nerve

Plucknette¹,

Tennent²,

Hsu³

et al. 2020

Cureus

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“…The radiographic union and the active range of motion were assessed at each follow-up, and the Constant scores were measured at 3, 6, and 12 months postoperatively. The radiographic union was defined by bridging callus formation in at least three cortices on the radiographs made in two orthogonal projections 16,17,18). We defined the clinical union as an absence of tenderness or pain on the fracture site at rest.…”

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Complications and Outcomes of Minimally Invasive Percutaneous Plating for Proximal Humeral Fractures

Park

Jeong

2014

Clin Orthop Surg

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BackgroundThe minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) technique using periarticular locking plates may be a good option for the repair of displaced proximal humeral fractures. However, axillary nerve complications related to this technique may be underestimated. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the outcomes of the minimally invasive plating, focusing on the complications.MethodsThe records of 21 consecutive patients treated for proximal humerus fractures using the MIPO technique with locking plates were retrospectively reviewed. These patients were treated between March 2009 and March 2011 with a minimum one-year follow-up. The clinical function, complications, and radiological bony union were evaluated.ResultsAll of the patients, with one exception, showed at least 90 degrees of flexion and abduction at the shoulder joint six months postoperatively. The average Constant scores at three months, six months, and one year follow-ups were 74.0 (range, 62 to 90), 79.4 (range, 64 to 91), and 82.7 (range, 66 to 92), respectively. All of the patients achieved bony union within the average of 3.2 months (range, 2 to 6 months). There was one case of delayed union, one case of intra-articular screw penetration, and one case of axillary nerve paresis (incomplete injury), which did not completely recover during the one year of follow-up.ConclusionsThe MIPO technique using periarticular locking plates is a useful option for the treatment of selected cases of displaced proximal humeral fractures. However, nerve complications such as axillary nerve paresis should be considered along with implant-related complications when choosing patients for minimally invasive plating.

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“…[3][4][5] Biomechanically, intramedullary nail is a better implant as nails are less likely to fail due to smaller bending loads. 6,7 Closed reduction and Nailing using intramedullary fixation preserves the fracture hematoma, which is extremely essential for early fracture consolidation. 5,8 With interlocking mechanism they achieve rotational stability and provide early mobilization thus leading to decreased morbidity.…”

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Evaluation of functional outcome of diaphyseal fractures of shaft humerus treated with closed interlocking nail in adults

Naser¹,

Vare²,

Shah³

2021

Int J Res Orthop

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Background: Humeral shaft fractures are those fractures of the diaphysis of the midshaft that do not involve the proximal or distal articular joints. Humerus fractures have a substantial impact on personal function and well‐being and are one of the causes of excessive mortality among the elderly. The aim and objective of the study was to study the functional assessment after interlocking nailing in fractures of shaft humerus.Methods: A retrospective clinical study was done on 20 patients with shaft humerus fractures treated with intramedullary nailing by orthopaedic surgeons at a tertiary care centre in the Department of Orthopaedics, Indian Institute of Medical Science and Research, Noor hospital, Jalna between January 2020 to July 2020 (DASH Score being calculated till January 2021). The DASH score was assessed 6 months post-operative day of surgery.Results: For all the operated patients clinical, physiological and ortho-radiological assessment were performed to observe and evaluate fracture stabilization, reduction, fracture healing and callus formation, functional evaluation done with DASH scoring system.Conclusions: Closed intramedullary nailing is safe and reliable technique to fix humeral shaft fracture. It provides early fracture consolidation, with high union rate, with advantage of early mobilization of the involved limb.

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The external fixation in the treatment of humeral diaphyseal fractures: Outcomes of 84 cases

Cited by 19 publications

References 24 publications

Lateral External-fixation Adjacent to Radial Nerve

Lateral External-fixation Adjacent to Radial Nerve

Complications and Outcomes of Minimally Invasive Percutaneous Plating for Proximal Humeral Fractures

Evaluation of functional outcome of diaphyseal fractures of shaft humerus treated with closed interlocking nail in adults

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