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ArticleCureus2024

Surgical Challenges and Outcomes in Treating a Floating Upper Arm With Multiple Humerus Fractures and Radial Neck Fractures.

Nikolaos P Sachinis, Nikolaos Mitsios, Maria Baxevanou, Christos Koukos, Alexandros Givissis, Panagiotis Givissis

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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6 authors.

Nikolaos P SachinisFirst Orthopaedic Department, "Georgios Papanikolaou" Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, GRC.
Nikolaos MitsiosFirst Orthopaedic Department, "Georgios Papanikolaou" Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, GRC.
Maria BaxevanouFirst Orthopaedic Department, "Georgios Papanikolaou" Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, GRC.
Christos KoukosSports Trauma and Pain Institute, "Georgios Papanikolaou" Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, GRC.
Alexandros GivissisOrthopaedic Department, School of Medicine, European University of Cyprus, Thessaloniki, GRC.
Panagiotis GivissisFirst Orthopaedic Department, "Georgios Papanikolaou" Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, GRC.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Complex humerus fractures associated with high-energy trauma present significant surgical challenges due to their impact on limb functionality and structural integrity. This case report details the treatment of a floating upper arm injury, characterized by multiple humerus fractures and a radial neck fracture, in a 50-year-old male following a vehicular accident. The patient exhibited fractures at the proximal, mid-shaft, and distal segments of the humerus, necessitating an integrated surgical approach to effectively manage these injuries. Dual surgical approaches and perpendicular plating were employed to address the multifaceted nature of the fractures. The patient achieved satisfactory functional recovery, regaining a significant range of motion, which highlights the efficacy of the chosen surgical strategy. This case contributes to the existing literature by illustrating the benefits of specific surgical techniques in managing complex humerus fractures, emphasizing the necessity for meticulous planning and execution to optimize patient outcomes.

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comminuted fracturefloating elbow varianthumeruspolytrauma patientradial neck fracturesupracondylar humeral fracture

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PMID39246982
PMCPMC11380566

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