title: Craniolateral approach to the humerus with transection of the brachialis muscle.
abstract: Six fractures of the midshaft or distal third of the humerus were repaired through a modified craniolateral approach in which the brachialis muscle was transected rather than retracted to improve exposure of the bone. The approach simplified fracture reduction and fixation. Normal fracture healing and excellent limb function resulted in each case.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Tufts University, School of Veterinary Medicine, North Grafton, Massachusetts 01536.
authors.forename: M K
authors.initials: MK
authors.lastname: Wallace
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Berg
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001858:Bone Nails / Q000662:veterinary; D001860:Bone Plates / Q000662:veterinary; D001863:Bone Screws / Q000662:veterinary; D001864:Bone Wires / Q000662:veterinary; D002415:Cats / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D004285:Dogs / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000662:veterinary; D005594:Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary / Q000662:veterinary; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D006811:Humerus / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D009132:Muscles / Q000601:surgery*; D014945:Wound Healing