Skeletal management of humeral shaft fractures associated with forearm fractures
Lange, R.H.; Foster, R.J.
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research 195: 173-177
1985
ISSN/ISBN: 0009-921X PMID: 3978949 Document Number: 257294
Nine cases of ipsilateral humeral shaft and forearm fractures in multiply injured patients were reviewed in an attempt to ascertain the preferred management of these complex injuries. Satisfactory anatomic and functional results were achieved only in those cases treated by rigid internal fixation of the humeral fractures. Nonoperative management is associated with a significant risk of malunion or nonunion of the humerus.