Comparison between the results of intramedullary nailing and compression plate fixation in the treatment of humerus fractures
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Methods: The study included 60 patients (43 males, 17 females; mean age 38 years; range 19 to 61 years) with humerus fractures. Thirty-three patients were treated with
intramedullary nails and 27 patients with dynamic compression plates. Functional results were evaluated according to the Stewart and Hundley’s criteria. The two methods were compared. The mean follow-up period was 42 months (range 28 to 72 months).
Results: Healing times did not differ between the two treatment groups (p>0.05). Radial nerve palsy occurred only in the dynamic compression plate group, with four patients being affected. On the other hand, the rate of nonunion was significantly higher in patients treated with intramedullary nailing (p<0.05).
Conclusion: No ideal fixation technique exists in the treatment of humerus fractures. Despite higher non-union rates, intramedullary nailing may be the method of choice in the treatment of humerus fractures because of such advantages as low morbidity, small dissection of soft tissues, and greater ease of application.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Ayrıntılar
Birincil Dil
İngilizce
Konular
Sağlık Kurumları Yönetimi
Bölüm
Araştırma Makalesi
Yazarlar
Cumhur Kesemenli
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Mehmet Subasi
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Huseyin Arslan
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Serdar Necmioglu
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Ahmet Kapukaya
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Yayımlanma Tarihi
11 Eylül 2006
Gönderilme Tarihi
6 Mart 2014
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Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 2003 Cilt: 37 Sayı: 2