Nonunion following a long bone fracture causes considerable morbidity when it occurs. Risk
factors depend on specific fractures but there is a complex interplay of injury severity …

Humeral shaft fractures are relatively common, representing approximately 1% to 5% of all
fractures. Conservative management is the treatment of choice for most humeral shaft …

Purpose To compare the radiological and clinical outcomes of interlocking nail (ILN) and
locking plate fixation (LCP) for humeral shaft fractures. Methods A total of 63 patients with …

Periprosthetic Humeral Fractures in Shoulder Arthroplasty : JBJS Reviews Periprosthetic
Humeral Fractures in Shoulder Arthroplasty : JBJS Reviews JBJS Journal Case Connector …

Purpose The purpose of this study was to perform a meta-analysis of randomized controlled
trials (RCTs) to compare outcomes following intramedullary nailing (IMN) vs. open reduction …

Introduction Humeral shaft fractures account for 3% of adult fractures. Optimal management
remains a topic of debate given variable union rates reported in the literature after surgery or …

BACKGROUND Despite recent meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials (RCTs), there
remains no consensus regarding the preferred surgical treatment for humeral shaft fractures …

Background Little evidence regarding the extent of recovery of radial nerve lesions with
associated humerus trauma exists. The aim of this study is to examine the incidence and …

Background To evaluate the feasibility and safety of a new minimally-invasive surgical
approach–anteromedial minimally-invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO)–in the treatment of …

Objective Humeral fractures are common in arm wrestling and other sports and military
activities requiring similar movements; however, the precise mechanism is poorly …