[A reliable orthopedic technic in the treatment of humeral diaphyseal fractures in the adult: the hanging plaster. Report of a series of 74 cases (author's transl)].
The authors treated 74 humeral shaft fractures with "hanging cast" technique. They study the benefits and difficulties of the method, compared to other orthopaedic and surgical possibilities. Stiffness of the shoulder represent the most important part of 12% bad results. There are only 3% pseudarthrosis. It is a simple and safe treatment, with appliance to most humeral shaft fractures in cooperant patients.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002370:Casts, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011542:Pseudarthrosis / Q000209:etiology; D000070599:Shoulder Injuries
Une technique orthopédique fiable dans le traitement des fractures diaphysaires humérales de l'adulte: le plâtre pendant. Analyse d'une série de 74 cas.