Closed reduction and percutaneous pinning of fracture surgical neck of the humerus

ABSTRACT

In dealing with displaced proximal humeres fractures, there is still much controversy in treatment modalities. The aim of this work was to evaluate the out come of closed reduction and percutaneous pinning as a line of treatment. The technique of closed reduction and percutaneous fixation was carried out for 20 cases with displaced two part fracture of the surgical neck of the humerus. The study included 15 males and 5 females. The average age was 43.7 years with an average follow up period of 10.65 months and the average healing time was 9.2 weeks. All patients were available for follow up and all fractures achieved union. The functional outcome was evaluated using the University of California at Los Angeles Shoulder Scale [UCLA] scoring system. According to this scoring system, the results were 9 excellent cases [45%], 8 good cases [40%] and 3 fair cases [15%]. With proper patient reelection, closed reduction and percutanoues pinning is a good modalities for treatment of displaced two part fracture of the surgical neck of humerus