A Comparative Study on Internal Fixation Using Long Proximal Intramedullary Nail for the Treatment of Humeral Shaft Fracture according to Fracture Types
Autor: | Chang-Hyuk Choi, Chung-Mu Jun, Jun-Young Kim |
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Jazyk: | angličtina |
Rok vydání: | 2019 |
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Zdroj: | Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow, Vol 22, Iss 2, Pp 87-92 (2019) |
Druh dokumentu: | article |
ISSN: | 2288-8721 |
DOI: | 10.5397/cise.2019.22.2.87 |
Popis: | Background This study was conducted to compare the radiological and clinical outcomes of internal fixation using a Polarus humeral nail for treatment of a humeral shaft fracture according to fracture types. Methods From 43 patients, 13 were excluded and 30 patients were included. The 30 patients were divided into 2 groups: 15 in group I (Orthopaedic Trauma Association/Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Osteosynthesefragen classification type A and B) and 15 in group II (type C). The mean age was 63.1 years (range, 20–87 years), and mean follow-up period was 2.3 years (range, 1.0–6.1 years). The causes of injuries were as follows: 12, traffic accidents; 14, simple slips; 2, simple falls; 2, contusions after lower energy trauma. Radiological and clinical evaluations were performed. Results Radiological union was confirmed by plain anteroposterior and lateral radiographs on average of 5.0 months in group I, and 8.4 months in group II, respectively. Differences between the two groups were statistically significant (p |
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