Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: This study was conducted to compare the efficacy of Nailing versus plating in humerus shaft fractures. Material and methods: A prospective, comparative study was done to evaluate the therapy of acute humeral shaft fractures using antegrade interlocking nail fixation and dynamic compression plating. The mean duration of the follow-up period was one year, with a range spanning from 10 to 24 months. One hundred individuals diagnosed with closed acute humeral shaft fracture necessitating surgical intervention were subjected to either interlocking nailing or plating techniques for treatment. Results: Mean time of union was 18.35 weeks among patients of nailing group and was 16.23 weeks among patients of the plating group.Results were significantly better among the patients of the plating group. Conclusion: Plating yielded superior outcomes in the management of closed humeral shaft fractures as compared to the utilization of interlocking nails.