Less invasive plate osteosynthesis in humeral shaft fractures

• Main Authors: Apivatthakakul T., Phornphutkul C., Laohapoonrungsee A., Sirirungruangsarn Y.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2014
• Online Access: http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-76049085785&partnerID=40&md5=f0340dfcedb2a4f04d82edbd17d43d41; http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20087720; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/handle/6653943832/2754
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

Objective Stable internal fixation of the humeral shaft by less invasive percutaneous plate insertion using two separate (proximal and distal) incisions, indirect reduction by closed manipulation and fixation to preserve the soft tissue and blood supply at the fracture zone. Early mobilization of th...