The clinical value of humeral antegrade interlocking nail
- VernacularTitle:顺行肱骨交锁钉治疗肱骨干骨折
- Author:
Xinyu LIU
;
Peilai LIU
;
Xiaoyun XUE
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Humerus;
Fracture;
Interlocking nail
- From:
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma
2002;0(04):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the clinical value of humeral antegrad e interlocking nails. Method 21 patients with humeral shaft fracture were treate d with open reduction and internal fixation with antegrade interlocking nail. Re sult The patients were followed up for 3 to 20 months (mean 14.6months). All pat ients acquired bone healing, and only one case had temporary injury of radius ne rve. Conclusion The humeral antegrade interlocking nail is an effective method t o treat humeral shaft fracture, with advantages of good elbow function and less complications of infection and injury of radius nerve.
