title: Coaptation splinting for humeral shaft fractures in adults and children: a modified method.
abstract: Coaptation splinting is an accepted form of treatment for humeral shaft fractures in both children and adults. However, application may be difficult when working alone or with an uncooperative patient. We describe a modified method, involving supplies easily found in most emergency departments and cast rooms, that mitigates these problems.
authors.affiliation: Bone and Joint Sports Medicine Institute, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, 620 John Paul Jones Circle, Portsmouth, VA, USA. ctzehms@mar.med.navy.mil
authors.forename: Chad T
authors.initials: CT
authors.lastname: Zehms
authors.forename: Luke
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Balsamo
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Dunbar
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000628:therapy*; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013165:Splints; D053828:Stockings, Compression; D016896:Treatment Outcome