ArticleAnnals of medicine and surgery (2012)2026
Operative time, postoperative pain, and functional recovery in MIPO versus ORIF for humeral shaft fractures: a retrospective cohort case series.
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- Comparison of Surgical Outcomes and Perioperative Laboratory Parameters Following Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis versus Conventional Plating in Long Bone Fractures.Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2026Article
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Background: Minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) for humeral diaphyseal fractures could result in better outcomes than open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF). However, the relationship between operative time, postoperative pain, and functional outcomes with respect to the use of standard dynamic compression plates (DCP) remains unclear. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the correlation between surgical duration, postoperative pain, and functional outcomes. Methods: A cohort case series of 28 patients with humeral shaft fractures was grouped into 12A1-12C3. MIPO and ORIF were performed in 13 and 15 patients, respectively. The study assessed demographic, surgical, complications, surgery duration (min), and pain levels 24 h postoperatively. Outcomes were measured using the UCLA shoulder rating score and Mayo Elbow Performance Score (MEPS). Bone union was assessed using the Radiographic Union Score for Humeral Fractures and bone bridges. Propensity score matching (PSM) was used to adjust for the covariates. Spearman's test assessed correlations. Results: Twenty-eight patients and 13 matches ( Conclusions: UCLA assessment at 3 months in both groups manifests a weak inverse correlation with postoperative pain. MIPO could be associated with reduced operative time, blood loss, and pain. It may lead to expedited functionality recovery, less radial nerve lesions, and pseudarthrosis when using DCP, which may be beneficial in resource-limited hospitals with a high patient's demand.
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