ArticleAdvances in orthopedics2025
Outcomes of Intramedullary Nailing Versus Plate Fixation of Humerus Shaft Fractures: A Single-Center Retrospective Study.
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- Iatrogenic complications in the removal of humeral intramedullary nails: a systematic review.BMC surgery · 2026Pooled it
- Outcomes of Intramedullary Nailing Versus Plate Fixation of Humerus Shaft Fractures: A Single-Center Retrospective Study.Advances in orthopedics · 2025Article
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Abstract
The optimal fixation method for humeral shaft fractures remains a topic of debate. Intramedullary nailing (IM nailing) and plate fixation are the most common surgical options, each with distinct advantages and complications. This study aimed to compare the functional outcomes and complications associated with IM nailing and plating fixation for humeral shaft fractures at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital. This retrospective cohort study included adults who underwent humeral shaft fracture fixation from January 2012 to December 2022. Patients were treated with either IM nailing or plate fixation. Outcomes that were measured included time to union, operative time, complications rate, and the abbreviated form of the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) score. About 73 patients were included in the study, 37 of whom underwent IM nailing, and 36 patients had plate fixation. There were no statistically significant differences in any of the measured outcomes: surgical site infection (
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