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European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery
Published in: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery 2/2017

01-04-2017 | Original Article

Clinic research on the treatment for humeral shaft fracture with minimal invasive plate osteosynthesis: a retrospective study of 128 cases

Authors: H. Chen, X. Hu, G. Yang, M. Xiang

Published in: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery | Issue 2/2017

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Abstract

Introduction

Minimal invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) is one of the most important techniques in the treatment for humeral shaft fractures. This study was performed to evaluate the efficacy of MIPO technique for the treatment for humeral shaft fractures.

Materials and methods

We retrospectively evaluated 128 cases with humeral shaft fractures that were treated with MIPO technique from March 2005 to August 2008. All the patients were followed up by routine radiological imaging and clinical examinations. Constant–Murley score and HSS elbow joint score were used to evaluate the treatment outcome.

Results

The average duration of the surgery was 60 min (range 40–95 min) without blood transfusion. All fractures healed without infection. All cases recovered carrying angle except four cases with 10°–15° cubitus varus. After the average follow-up of 23 (13–38) months, satisfactory function was achieved according to Constant–Murley score and HSS elbow joint score. Constant–Murley score was 80 on average (range 68–91). According to HSS elbow joint score, there were 123 cases of excellent clinical outcome and five cases of effective outcome.

Conclusion

It seems to be a safe and effective method for managing humeral shaft fractures with MIPO technique.
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Metadata
Title
Clinic research on the treatment for humeral shaft fracture with minimal invasive plate osteosynthesis: a retrospective study of 128 cases
Authors
H. Chen
X. Hu
G. Yang
M. Xiang
Publication date
01-04-2017
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery / Issue 2/2017
Print ISSN: 1863-9933
Electronic ISSN: 1863-9941
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00068-015-0616-7

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