title: Complications associated with the Seidel nail.
abstract: The Seidel nail is an intramedullary locking device available for the treatment of humeral shaft fractures that require operative fixation. A retrospective review of 13 consecutive patients treated with the Seidel nail was undertaken to evaluate results, with attention to complications. No nerve palsies or infections occurred. Complications occurred in 46% of the patients and included intraoperative comminution associated with lateral placement of the pilot hole, instrumentation failure, and underreaming of the canal, resulting in iatrogenic fracture.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, Greenville Memorial Hospital, South Carolina.
authors.forename: C E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Barnes
authors.forename: T E
authors.initials: TE
authors.lastname: Shuler
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001858:Bone Nails / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004868:Equipment Failure; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005594:Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012189:Retrospective Studies