Plate osteosynthesis for threatening diaphyseal humeral shaft fracture is the gold standard and the anterolateral approach with anterolateral surface placement is widely used by orthopedic surgeons. Non-smooth surface and close to radial nerve side made the surgeon uncomforted used. Humerus, Humerus shaft fracture, Anteromedial plating, Anterolateral plating, Anterolateral approach
Conditions
Interventions
Patients were placed on supine position on radiolucent table with the arm in abduction on arm board after induction of general anesthesia and the entire limb was prepared exposing both shoulder and el
Experimental Device,Experimental Device
Anteromedial plating,Anterolateral plating
Sponsors
Orthopaedic department Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 60 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Closed humerus shaft fracture Age between 20-60 years
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: neurovascular injury, history of humerus fracture, abnormal bone morphology, open fracture and delayed fracture fixation of more than 6 weeks
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Union rate Follow up every 2 weeks post-operation Radiographic assessment | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Operative time, blood loss, radial nerve palsy, alignment Intra-operative and pos-operative Record data from intra-operative and post-operative | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactNarongrit Lothaisong
Maharat Nakhon Ratchsima Hospital
Outcome results
None listed