The use of external skeletal fixation in the treatment of fractures of the humeral shaft.
A method of external fixation is presented which has been applied in 8 patients with a fracture of the humeral shaft. The indications and technique are described.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010243:Paralysis / Q000209:etiology; D011826:Radial Nerve / Q000293:injuries; D011859:Radiography; D014945:Wound Healing