Klinik Araştırma

Comparison of Two Surgical Methods for the Management of Mid–Distal Humerus Fractures Not Involving the Joint (plate–screw osteosynthesis with elastic nail-supported external fixator application)

Cilt: 6 Sayı: 1 30 Nisan 2023
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Comparison of Two Surgical Methods for the Management of Mid–Distal Humerus Fractures Not Involving the Joint (plate–screw osteosynthesis with elastic nail-supported external fixator application)

Abstract

Aim: The open reduction-plate method is frequently used in the surgical treatment of mid-distal humeral fractures. However, the radial nerve is always a major problem. In our study, we tried to present a surgical procedure that would eliminate this problem. For this reason, patients who were operated on for humeral mid-distal fractures in our hospital were investigated. Methods: We compared the elastic nail-supported external fixator after closed reduction with plate-screw osteosynthesis after open reduction. Group 1 (16) was divided into elastic nail supported external fixator, Group 2 (39) plate screw osteosynthesis. Groups were analyzed retrospectively. Results: While there was no delayed union and no neurological complications in group 1, three patients in group 2 had pseudoarthrosis and two patients had iatrogenic radial nerve deficit. Conclusion: There was no significant difference in union times and complication rates. However, in the method we defined; operative time, length of hospital stay were statistically significantly lower. We have also demonstrated further advantages of the technique we have described. These; protection of fracture hematoma, no incision scar, no plaster fixation, early rehabilitation, ease of removal of implants. Its disadvantage is that the fixator stays on the patient for about three months. We think that the method will become widespread when the advantages and disadvantages of this technique are evaluated by surgeons. A monolateral external fixator supported by an elastic nail can be used safely, successfully, and easily for the treatment of mid–distal humerus fractures that do not involve the joint.

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Bölüm

Klinik Araştırma

Yayımlanma Tarihi

30 Nisan 2023

Gönderilme Tarihi

15 Mart 2023

Kabul Tarihi

19 Nisan 2023

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2023 Cilt: 6 Sayı: 1

Kaynak Göster

APA
Uluöz, M., & Varmış, H. O. (2023). Comparison of Two Surgical Methods for the Management of Mid–Distal Humerus Fractures Not Involving the Joint (plate–screw osteosynthesis with elastic nail-supported external fixator application). Journal of Cukurova Anesthesia and Surgical Sciences, 6(1), 154-160. https://doi.org/10.36516/jocass.1265334
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