Acta Chir Orthop Traumatol Cech. 2013; 80(5):321-327 | DOI: 10.55095/achot2013/052

Current Concepts Review - Fractures of the Shaft of the HumerusCurrent concepts review

G. Gradl1,*, J. B. Jupiter2
1 Department for Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Aachen Medical Center, Germany
2 Hand and Upper Extremity Service, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachussetts General Hospital, Boston, USA

Fractures of the shaft of the humerus are common injuries. Historically, the treatment of choice has been functional bracing. Recent technical advances such as angular stable plate and nail constructs lead to a shift in the treatment algorithm for this type of fracture. Surgical treatment is recommended in high grade open fractures, multilevel injury, polytrauma patients, nerve and serious vascular injuries, pathological fractures, and delayed or nonunions. This article aims to describe the published scientific data and current treatment modalities most suitable for each type of fracture.

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Gradl G, Jupiter JB. Current Concepts Review - Fractures of the Shaft of the Humerus. Acta Chir Orthop Traumatol Cech. 2013;80(5):321-327. doi: 10.55095/achot2013/052. PubMed PMID: 25105672.
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