title: Dual plating for fractures of the distal third of the humeral shaft.
abstract: In this study, we present a novel method for performing dual plating of extra-articular fractures of the distal third of the humerus. Since 2006, we have treated 15 such fractures with dual plates from a single posterior midline incision. In the first part of the study, we provide the surgical protocol we have used in addressing these fractures. In the second part, the charts of these patients were reviewed retrospectively to examine their clinical and radiographic outcomes. Using this technique, we have achieved an excellent union rate without significant complications while allowing early and aggressive range of motion.
authors.affiliation: Orthopaedic Trauma Service at the Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA. markprasarn@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Mark L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Prasarn
authors.forename: Jaimo
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ahn
authors.forename: Omesh
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Paul
authors.forename: Elizabeth M
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Morris
authors.forename: Stephen P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Kalandiak
authors.forename: David L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Helfet
authors.forename: Dean G
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Lorich
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001860:Bone Plates; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult