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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 95-B, Issue SUPP_16 | Pages 66 - 66
1 Apr 2013
Kim JW Oh CW Lee HJ Yoon JP Oh JK Kyung HS
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Background

Although minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) has become popular option for humeral shaft fractures, indirect reduction and its maintenance are technically challenging. The purpose of this study is to describe a reproducible technique utilizing an external fixator during MIPO and to assess its outcomes.

Methods

Twenty-nine cases with a mean age of 37.1 years were included. There were 7 simple (type A) and 22 comminuted (type B or C) fractures. Indirect reduction was achieved and maintained by a monolateral external fixator on the lateral aspect of humeral shaft, and MIPO was performed on the anterior surface. Union, alignment, complications, and functional results of the shoulder and elbow were assessed.