title: Pathologic fractures of the humerus.
abstract: Pathologic fractures of the humerus create serious management problems. Impending fractures often can be anticipated. Fixation of impending or established fractures may provide significant benefits: comfort, improved functional ability, and facilitation of nursing care.
authors.affiliation: Section of Orthopedic Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. 55905.
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Pritchard
mesh_terms: D001858:Bone Nails; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000556:secondary; D001860:Bone Plates; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D005598:Fractures, Spontaneous / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D011859:Radiography; D013165:Splints