Between September 1998 and November 2002, 62 cases with humerus shaft fracture, 48 male and 14 female, mean
ages 32.8 years (15-67) that have been treated in our clinic were evaluated . Mean follow up was 18.5 months (3-38).
Twenty-eight of the cases were treated surgically, and 34 of them by conservative methods. Twelve of the patients
who were initially treated by conservative methods underwent surgery due to delayed union. Isolated humerus
fractures were found in 33 cases and concomitant injuries in 29 cases. Four cases, who had primary radial nerve
repair, the pronator teres was transferred to the extensor carpi radialis brevis the for internal splint.
The union of the fracture was accomplished in 12 weeks in the operated group and in 10 weeks in the conservative
group. In twelve cases, that were treated by conservative means, the union could be accomplished by surgical
intervention. With pronator teres internal splint, cases who had primary radial nerve repair, could use their hands
earlier with less prolonged use of external splint until the nerve regeneration accomplished.
Key Words: Humerus Fracture, Fracture Fixation, Splint
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