Midshaft humerus fracture (fx), humerus diaphysis fx
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Humerus fx occurring between upper pectoralis major insertion and supracondylar ridge
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Merrill RK et al: Length of stay and 30-day readmissions after isolated humeral shaft fracture open reduction and internal fixation compared to intramedullary nailing. Injury. 51(4):942-6, 2020
Ali E et al: Nonoperative treatment of humeral shaft fractures revisited. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 24(2):210-4, 2015
Shields E et al: Factors predicting patient-reported functional outcome scores after humeral shaft fractures. Injury. 46(4):693-8, 2015
Wang X et al: Secondary radial nerve palsy after internal fixation of humeral shaft fractures. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 24(3):331-3, 2014
Kapil Mani KC et al: Study on outcome of fracture shaft of the humerus treated non-operatively with a functional brace. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 23(3):323-8, 2013
Yi JW et al: Healing process after rigid plate fixation of humeral shaft fractures revisited. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 133(6):811-7, 2013
Elton SG et al: Management of radial nerve injury associated with humeral shaft fractures: an evidence-based approach. J Reconstr Microsurg. 24(8):569-73, 2008
Inan U et al: Open humerus shaft fracture with ipsilateral anterior shoulder fracture-dislocation and posterior elbow dislocation: a case report. J Trauma. 64(5):1383-6, 2008
Noaman H et al: Early surgical exploration of radial nerve injury associated with fracture shaft humerus. Microsurgery. 28(8):635-42, 2008
Zhiquan A et al: Minimally invasive plating osteosynthesis (MIPO) of middle and distal third humeral shaft fractures. J Orthop Trauma. 21(9):628-33, 2007
Ekholm R et al: Fractures of the shaft of the humerus. An epidemiological study of 401 fractures. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 88(11):1469-73, 2006
Shao YC et al: Radial nerve palsy associated with fractures of the shaft of the humerus: a systematic review. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 87(12):1647-52, 2005
Young CF: Injuries of the humeral shaft. Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 66(11):M74-5, 2005
Osman N et al: Results of non-operative and operative treatment of humeral shaft fractures. A series of 104 cases. Chir Main. 17(3):195-206, 1998
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Midshaft humerus fracture (fx), humerus diaphysis fx
Definitions
Humerus fx occurring between upper pectoralis major insertion and supracondylar ridge
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Staging, Grading, & Classification
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Reporting Tips
Selected References
Merrill RK et al: Length of stay and 30-day readmissions after isolated humeral shaft fracture open reduction and internal fixation compared to intramedullary nailing. Injury. 51(4):942-6, 2020
Ali E et al: Nonoperative treatment of humeral shaft fractures revisited. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 24(2):210-4, 2015
Shields E et al: Factors predicting patient-reported functional outcome scores after humeral shaft fractures. Injury. 46(4):693-8, 2015
Wang X et al: Secondary radial nerve palsy after internal fixation of humeral shaft fractures. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 24(3):331-3, 2014
Kapil Mani KC et al: Study on outcome of fracture shaft of the humerus treated non-operatively with a functional brace. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 23(3):323-8, 2013
Yi JW et al: Healing process after rigid plate fixation of humeral shaft fractures revisited. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 133(6):811-7, 2013
Elton SG et al: Management of radial nerve injury associated with humeral shaft fractures: an evidence-based approach. J Reconstr Microsurg. 24(8):569-73, 2008
Inan U et al: Open humerus shaft fracture with ipsilateral anterior shoulder fracture-dislocation and posterior elbow dislocation: a case report. J Trauma. 64(5):1383-6, 2008
Noaman H et al: Early surgical exploration of radial nerve injury associated with fracture shaft humerus. Microsurgery. 28(8):635-42, 2008
Zhiquan A et al: Minimally invasive plating osteosynthesis (MIPO) of middle and distal third humeral shaft fractures. J Orthop Trauma. 21(9):628-33, 2007
Ekholm R et al: Fractures of the shaft of the humerus. An epidemiological study of 401 fractures. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 88(11):1469-73, 2006
Shao YC et al: Radial nerve palsy associated with fractures of the shaft of the humerus: a systematic review. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 87(12):1647-52, 2005
Young CF: Injuries of the humeral shaft. Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 66(11):M74-5, 2005
Osman N et al: Results of non-operative and operative treatment of humeral shaft fractures. A series of 104 cases. Chir Main. 17(3):195-206, 1998
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