Nonunion of humeral shaft fractures following flexible nailing fixation.

Rosenbaum, Andrew; Uhl, Richard · Orthopedics · 2012

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

The treatment of humeral shaft fractures ranges from conservative modalities to operative fixation, including plate osteosynthesis and intramedullary fixation. Nonunion is a complication of conservative and operative interventions but is more often associated with elastic nailing. This article discusses elucidates the successful outcomes achieved with flexible nailing of humeral shaft fractures.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy