BACKGROUND The epidemiology of fractures of the humeral shaft has received little attention in Nigeria. This study was aimed at investigating the possible risk factors associated with diaphyseal humeral fractures among Nigerians. METHODS The study was carried out retrospectively at the Department of Medical Records, National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, Lagos State, Nigeria, between 2007 and...

BACKGROUND The ideal fixation technique for the treatment of proximal humeral fractures remains unclear. In the present study, we evaluated the experience of three surgeons with the treatment of two-part surgical neck fractures with angular-stable intramedullary fixation. METHODS Forty-eight patients with forty-eight Neer two-part surgical neck proximal humeral fractures were managed with loc...

Arm wrestling is a popular activity enjoyed by men and women of all ages. Although uncommon, several cases of arm wrestling injuries have been reported in the medical literature. Fractures of the humerus sustained during arm wrestling are rare clinical entities that can be confused with pathologic fractures. A butterfly fragment subtype of comminuted humeral fracture is an even more exceptional...

BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to determine the treatment outcome of humeral shaft fractures with a locked rigid intramedullary nail in patients indicated for surgical treatment. METHODS In this descriptive-cross sectional study, all patients were followed up for one, six, and 18 months post operatively. The Short Form Questionnaire (SF-36) and Constant Shoulder Score were applied. RE...

OBJECTIVE We evaluated the treatment of nonunion of humeral shaft fracture with dynamic compression plate from January 2002 to December 2009. METHODS Twenty-two patients were treated over the study period. Trauma was the predominant cause of injury in 86.4% of the patients. RESULTS Nonunion was atrophic in 81.8% and hypertrophic in 18.2% of the individuals. There was a primary injury of the...

Fractures of the distal humerus involving the articular surface can be challenging. The complexity of these fracture patterns increases when the distal fracture is associated with a concomitant humeral shaft fracture with significant proximal extension. The combined exposure technique described here allows for consistent and controlled posterior humeral exposure proximally from the traverse of ...

OBJECTIVE To determine the profile of patients with humeral diaphyseal fractures in a tertiary hospital. METHODS We conducted a survey from January 2010 to July 2012, including data from patients classified under humeral diaphyseal fracture (S42.3) according to the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10). The variables analyzed were: age, gender, presence of radial nerve injury, cau...

This case report presents a rare and intricate pediatric floating elbow fracture involving Monteggia-equivalent fracture, ipsilateral humeral shaft radial nerve injury. The unique mechanism of injury highlights the importance increased awareness parental education for accident prevention. Elastic intramedullary nailing was employed both forearm fractures, leading to favorable outcomes. Despite ...

Both the modalities of treatment i.e. dynamic compression plating and interlocking nailing are good as far union fracture is concerned, but considering functional outcome rate complications, we opinion that offers better result than with respect to pain function shoulder joint. Cases where both can be done, should preferred function.