title: [Closed intramedullary nailing of fractures of the shaft of the humerus].
abstract: Fifty seven fractures of the shaft of the humerus were treated by closed intramedullary nailing without reaming of the proximal part of the bone. Fifty three of the fifty seven fractures healed promptly with an average time to union of 52 days. The technique of operation is described and the authors compare the results of their management with other methods of treatment. The indications for the use of closed nailing are discussed and its role in the treatment of pathological fractures and ununited fractures indicated.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005594:Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary; D005598:Fractures, Spontaneous / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011542:Pseudarthrosis / Q000601:surgery; D014945:Wound Healing
vernacular_title: Enclouage centro-médullaire par voie haute des fractures récentes de la diaphyse humérale.