Shoulder & Elbow
Intramedullary nail vs minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis for humeral shaft fractures
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J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2014 Jun;23(6):767-74
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 elbow function or complication rate was found between groups. Fracture union was achieved in all but 1 patient (intramedullary group) by final follow up.
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