Treatment of fractures of the proximal end and humeral shaft by locked intramedullary nailing in adults: Case series and literature review

Introduction: Intramedullary nailing is a good indication for stabilizing displaced fractures of the proximal end and shaft humerus in adults. Methods: This was prospective series 24 patient, over period 9 months. The aim this study to report epidemiological clinical aspects patients treated with locked humeral nail show medium-term interest, therapeutic method, thus discussing complications. Results: All had received intramedullary humerus. average age 77.08 years. female sex more represented 66.66% right side frequently fractured 83.33%. We distinguished 50% cases involving humerus, 45.87% one case concomitant fracture that shaft. postoperative infection rate zero our we reported 1 distal locking screw breakage, iterative on short Telegraph nail, retraction long perforation head screw. Conclusion: alternative fixing without considerable complications or damages rotator cuff muscles.