The clinical value of humeral antegrade interlocking nail / 中华创伤骨科杂志
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma
;
(12)2002.
Article
in Chinese
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| ID: wpr-583376
ABSTRACT
Objective To evaluate the clinical value of humeral antegrad e interlocking nails. Method 21 patients with humeral shaft fracture were treate d with open reduction and internal fixation with antegrade interlocking nail. Re sult The patients were followed up for 3 to 20 months (mean 14.6months). All pat ients acquired bone healing, and only one case had temporary injury of radius ne rve. Conclusion The humeral antegrade interlocking nail is an effective method t o treat humeral shaft fracture, with advantages of good elbow function and less complications of infection and injury of radius nerve.
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Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma
Year:
2002
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