ArticleJournal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma2019
Plate-and-bone-strut fixation of distal third humeral shaft aseptic non-unions: A consecutive case series.
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- Comparison of surgical techniques for the treatment of humeral nonunion using the Ilizarov method.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Preoperative estimation of humerus intramedullary nail length using clinical landmarks.Chinese journal of traumatology = Zhonghua chuang shang za zhi · 2023Article
- Consistent Protocol-Based Management of Humerus Shaft Nonunion: An Analysis of 100 Cases.Indian journal of orthopaedics · 2023Article
- Massive bone defects due to infection at the surgical site associated with a distal humeral fracture that was treated using fibula autograft: a case report.Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) · 2023Article
- Operative treatment of nonunions in the elderly: Clinical and radiographic outcomes in patients at minimum 75 years of age.BMC geriatrics · 2022Review
- Distal and/or Proximal Joint Stiffness Among Post-Fracture Patients Treated in University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Gondar, Ethiopia.Orthopedic research and reviews · 2022Article
- Temporary spanning plate across the elbow for complex fractures of the distal humerus.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2021Article
- Comparison of Open Reduction and Internal Fixation with Plate and Titanium Elastic Intramedullary Nail in Treating Pediatric Humeral Fracture.Orthopaedic surgery · 2021Article
- Open Reduction and Internal Fixation Using Double Plating with Biological and Artificial Bone Grafting of Aseptic Non-unions of the Distal Humerus: Clinical Results.Strategies in trauma and limb reconstructionArticle
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Abstract
introductionNon-union after humeral shaft fractures are seen frequently in clinical practice. The incidence is 2-10% after conservative management and up to 30% after surgical treatment. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the outcomes of plate-and-bone-strut-allograft technique with bone chip augmentation for aseptic non-unions of the distal third of the humerus. MATERIALS AND
methods26 consecutive cases were treated using a
resultsComplete bone healing without complications was achieved in all 26 patients. The average period of radiographic union was 106 days. The average range of flexion-extension was 108° (94°-180°) and pro-supination was 159° (102°-180°). Twelve months after surgery, average Mayo elbow score was 86 (68-100) and the Oxford elbow score was 83 (52-100).
conclusionThe plate-and-bone-strut-allograft technique with bone chip augmentation in distal humeral shaft for aseptic non-unions resulted in union of all cases. No adverse events related to the surgery or the materials used were documented.
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