Journal of Musculoskeletal Trauma

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Lateral Approach for Internal Fixation of the Distal Humeral Shaft Fractures: Seung Koo Rhee, Joo Yup Lee, Yoo Joon Suh, Joon Ho Lee, Nong Kyoum Ahn; J Korean Fract Soc 2004;17(2):83-89. Published online April 30, 2004; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2004.17.2.83

PURPOSE
To investigate the efficacy and advantages of the lateral approach for internal fixation of the distal humeral shaft fractures.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Twelve patients with distal humeral shaft fractures who underwent open reduction and internal fixation using plate and screws by lateral approach from January, 1997 to May, 2002 were investigated. Postoperative results after a minimum 1 year follow-up were assessed using union rate, elapsed time to union, postoperative complications such as iatrogenic radial nerve palsy, range of motion of the elbow joint. Clinical outcomes were evaluated with Mayo elbow performance scoring system.
RESULTS
Union was achieved in all cases. The average time to union was 9 weeks (range, 7~12 weeks). Four cases of preoperative radial nerve palsy were revealed as contusion of the intact nerve and resolved completely by three months. The mean elbow range of motion was from 5 to 138 degrees. The average Mayo elbow performance score was 91 points; 9 cases ranked as excellent and 3 as good.
CONCLUSION
Distal humeral shaft fractures can be treated successfully through open reduction and internal fixation using plate and screws. Lateral approach is recommended to stabilize distal humeral shaft fractures without compromising the range of motion of the elbow, and to protect or explore the injured radial nerves easily

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Journal of the Korean Fracture Society.2017; 30(3): 117. CrossRef

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A Comparison of the Using of Plate fixation and Ender nailing in Humeral Shaft Fractures: Ig Gon Kim, Jae Hyek Kim, Chul Hyun Eim, Soo Dong Baek; J Korean Soc Fract 1996;9(1):161-169. Published online January 31, 1996; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jksf.1996.9.1.161

Abstract PDF: The humerus is anatomically and physiologically unique bone: firstly, it is a non-weight bearing bone; secondly, it has greatest range of motion; thirdly, while the person is standing, the axis of bone hangs vertically and is influenced by gravity, and conservative methods are usually used in treatment. However. in the cases of closed reduction failure, open fracture, multiple fracture, and old age etc, operative methods may be employed. This decision should be based on the type, location of fracture. the presence of concomittent injuries, the age, and the general condition of the patient. When open reduction and internal fixation is carried out, the periosteum and soft tissue attachment is stripped off and operative time is longer Flexible Ender nailing is a simple procedure which does not disrupt or strip off periosteum and soft tissue at the fracture site, and decreases the chance of infection and allows early exercise. Authors carried out fixation in 28 patients and Ender nailing in 24 patients having humeral shaft fractures who were treated at the orthopedic department, Hae Dong hospital from March, 1990 to February, 1994.

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