Evaluation and Management of Pediatric Humeral Shaft Fractures

• Published in: Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Vol. 31; no. 6; p. 265
• Main Authors: Annabell, Lucas, Shore, Benjamin J, Hedequist, Daniel J, Hogue, Grant D
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 15.03.2023
• Subjects: Bone Plates; Child; Fracture Fixation, Internal - methods; Humans; Humeral Fractures - surgery; Humerus; Radial Neuropathy; Treatment Outcome

Diaphyseal humerus fractures in the pediatric population have dynamic treatment strategies that depend on injury pattern, mechanism, patient skeletal maturity, and size. Treatment strategies include closed reduction with various immobilization techniques, flexible nails, uniplanar or multiplanar ext...