What is the commonest complication of fracture of mid shaft of humerus?
What is the commonest complication of fracture of mid shaft of humerus?
The two complications often seen are injuries to the radial nerve and nonunion of the fracture.
What are the 3 different types of humeral fractures?
There are three types of humerus fracture, depending on the location of the break:
- Proximal. A proximal humerus fracture is a break in the upper part of your humerus near your shoulder.
- Mid-shaft. A mid-shaft humerus fracture is a break in the middle of your humerus.
- Distal.
How do you fix a humeral shaft fracture?
There are three main surgical techniques to treat humeral shaft fractures: open reduction and plate fixation (ORPF), intramedullary nail (IMN) fixation, and minimally invasive percutaneous osteosynthesis (MIPO).
How do you manage a midshaft humeral fracture?
Most humeral shaft fractures do not require surgery. If you don’t require surgery you will be fitted with a humeral brace (a moulded plastic brace) and a sling. This helps to stabilise your broken bone and allows you to move your elbow gently to avoid that getting stiff while your fracture heals.
How long does it take a humeral shaft fracture to heal?
Humeral shaft fractures take at least 4 months to heal and have a nonunion rate of 1-12%. Higher rates of nonunion are associated with transverse fractures, inadequate shoulder mobilization, and soft tissue interposition.
When does a humerus fracture require surgery?
Most fractures of the proximal humerus can be treated without surgery if the bone fragments are not shifted out of position (displaced). If the fragments are shifted out of position, surgery is often performed to allow earlier mobility.
What part of the humerus is most commonly fractured?
The most frequently fractured site of the humerus especially in elderly is the surgical neck which is an area of constriction distal to the tuberosities.
Do all humerus fractures require surgery?
How long does it take for a humeral fracture to heal?
General Treatment Most proximal humerus fractures can be treated without surgery. The broken bone will take 3 to 4 months to heal.
Why does fracture of humerus cause wrist drop?
Broken humerus–The radial nerve can be damaged if the humerus (the bone of the arm) is broken because it runs through the radial groove on the lateral border of this bone along with the deep brachial artery. Lead poisoning–Wrist drop is associated with lead poisoning due to the effect of lead on the radial nerve.
Can a humerus fracture heal without surgery?
A humerus shaft fracture may be treated with or without surgery, depending on the fracture pattern and associated injuries (i.e., nerve injury or open fracture). A temporary splint extending from the shoulder to the forearm and holding the elbow bent at 90 degrees can be used for initial management of the fracture.