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ArticleWorld journal of orthopedics2026

Clinical outcomes of humeral shaft fractures managed with intramedullary K-wires: A closed reduction approach.

Mohammad Adham Abdulsamad, Turki S AlMugren, Abdullah I Saeed, Waleed A Alrogy, Linah D Alanazi, Ohud M Alsaqer, Faisal T Alanbar, Abdulrahman H Alfarraj, Ziad A Aljaafri

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Mohammad Adham AbdulsamadDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Ministry of the National Guard - Health Affairs, Riyadh 11426, Saudi Arabia.
Turki S AlMugrenDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Ministry of the National Guard - Health Affairs, Riyadh 11426, Saudi Arabia.
Abdullah I SaeedDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Ministry of the National Guard - Health Affairs, Riyadh 11426, Saudi Arabia.
Waleed A AlrogyDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Ministry of the National Guard - Health Affairs, Riyadh 11426, Saudi Arabia.
Linah D AlanaziKing Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Riyadh 11481, Saudi Arabia.
Ohud M AlsaqerDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Ministry of the National Guard - Health Affairs, Riyadh 11426, Saudi Arabia.
Faisal T AlanbarDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Ministry of the National Guard - Health Affairs, Riyadh 11426, Saudi Arabia.
Abdulrahman H AlfarrajDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Ministry of the National Guard - Health Affairs, Riyadh 11426, Saudi Arabia.
Ziad A AljaafriDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Ministry of the National Guard - Health Affairs, Riyadh 11426, Saudi Arabia.

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backgroundHumeral shaft fractures are common and vary by age, with high-energy trauma observed in younger adults and low-impact injuries in older adults. Radial nerve palsy is a frequent complication. Treatment ranges from nonoperative methods to surgical interventions such as intramedullary K-wires, which promote faster rehabilitation and improved elbow mobility.

aimTo evaluate the outcomes of managing humeral shaft fractures using closed reduction and internal fixation with flexible intramedullary K-wires.

methodsThis was a retrospective cohort study analyzing the medical records of patients with humeral shaft fractures managed with flexible intramedullary K-wires at King Abdulaziz Medical City, using non-random sampling and descriptive analysis for outcome evaluation.

resultsThis study assessed the clinical outcomes of 20 patients treated for humeral shaft fractures with intramedullary K-wires. Patients were predominantly male (

conclusionThese results suggest that intramedullary K-wire fixation may be an effective option for treating humeral shaft fractures, with favorable outcomes in range of motion recovery, fracture union, and a low rate of intraoperative complications.

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Clinical outcomesFlexible intramedullary K-wiresHumeral shaft fracturesRange of motionSurgical management

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