The treatment of established non-union of the proximal humerus using the Polarus locking intramedullary nail

The management of tibial diaphyseal fractures has always held a particular interest for orthopedic surgeons. Not only they are relatively common but also they are often difficult to treat. This prospective study was carried out at Rangpur from April 2008 to November 2009. 34 patients were treated by closed interlocking intramedullary nail. Goal of this study was to find out a safe & effective management of fracture, early mobility of patient, functional joint motion and short stay in hospital. Routine follow up was carried out in 29 patients. In 24 cases, fracture (81.76%) were united, 4 cases (13.79%) needed dynamisation with autogenous bone grafting and 1 case devoloped non union. Study showed interlocking nailing in tibia provides early mobility of patients, reduces hospital stay and fracture unites without joint stiffness and less complication.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bmjk.v44i1-2.10470Bang Med J (Khulna) 2011: 44(1&2) 15-17

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Treatment of infected non union tibia: A novel technique - lengthening using limb reconstruction system over intramedullary nail

Journal of the Scientific Society ◽

10.4103/0974-5009.109684 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 40 (1) ◽

pp. 14

Author(s):

MahanteshY Patil ◽

Sumit Mehra

Keyword(s):

Intramedullary Nail ◽

Limb Reconstruction ◽

Non Union ◽

Novel Technique

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Functional results of displaced proximal humerus fractures in children treated by elastic stable intramedullary nail

European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology ◽

10.1007/s00590-013-1177-2 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 24 (2) ◽

pp. 165-172 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

A. Khan ◽

L. Athlani ◽

M. Rousset ◽

A. Samba ◽

F. Canavese

Keyword(s):

Intramedullary Nail ◽

Proximal Humerus ◽

Functional Results ◽

Proximal Humerus Fractures ◽

Elastic Stable Intramedullary Nail ◽

Fractures In Children ◽

Humerus Fractures

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Intramedullary Nail Fixation of the Proximal Humerus

European Surgical Orthopaedics and Traumatology ◽

10.1007/978-3-642-34746-7_60 ◽

2014 ◽

pp. 1247-1258

Author(s):

Carlos Torrens

Keyword(s):

Intramedullary Nail ◽

Proximal Humerus

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First Report of a Tissue-Engineered Graft for Proximal Humerus Gap Non-union After Chronic Pyogenic Osteomyelitis in a Child

JBJS Case Connector ◽

10.2106/jbjs.cc.19.00031 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. e0031-e0031

Author(s):

Vrisha Madhuri ◽

Sowmya Ramesh ◽

Harikrishna Varma ◽

Suresh Babu Sivadasan ◽

Bibhudatta Sahoo ◽

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Keyword(s):

Proximal Humerus ◽

First Report ◽

Non Union ◽

Pyogenic Osteomyelitis

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Proximal Humeral Fractures: A Review of Current Concepts

The Open Orthopaedics Journal ◽

10.2174/1874325001307010361 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 361-365 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

James C. Widnall ◽

Sujay K. Dheerendra ◽

Joby Jacob George Malal ◽

Mohammed Waseem

Keyword(s):

Elderly Population ◽

Proximal Humerus ◽

Treatment Options ◽

The Elderly ◽

Open Reduction Internal Fixation ◽

Non Union ◽

Majority Group ◽

Medullary Nailing ◽

Humerus Fractures ◽

Arthroplasty Surgery

The majority of proximal humerus fractures are sustained via low energy falls in the elderly population. These patients can attain an acceptable level of function via non-operative treatment. There is yet to be a clear consensus on treatment options suitable for those that fall outside of this majority group. Open reduction internal fixation, intra medullary nailing and arthroplasty surgery have all been used to varying effects. Good results are achievable if complications such as mal-union, non-union and avascular necrosis can be avoided. This review aims to clarify the options available to the current day trauma surgeon.

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