Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Fracture of humerous can be seen in any age group but most commonly seen in fifth decade of life. This study was conducted to compare intramedullary nails and compression plates in management of fracture of humerus bone. Material & Methods: It consisted of 50 patients with open fractures shaft of humerus, periarticular fractures of humerus, fractures with associated neurovacular injury. 25 patients were treated with intramedullary interlocking nail. 25 patients were treated with dynamic compression plates. Results: In group I, main reason was road traffic accident (male- 8, female-3). Fracture due to fall was seen in 3 males and 5 females in group I and in 4 males and 3 females in group II. Work place injury was seen in 4 males and 2 females in group I and 3 males and 3 females in group II. The operative time was 106 minutes in group I and 95 minutes in group II. The mean blood loss was 220.54 with standard deviation of 40.5 in group I and 132.87 and standard deviation of 31.1 in group II. Conclusion: Author concluded that management of fracture of humerous found to be more effective with intramedullary interlocking nails. Clinical Significance: This article has highlighted the new treatment modality for fracture of humerous.
Key Words: compression plates, Fracture, humerous, intramedullary nails.

Corresponding Author: Dr. Ankur das, MS Orthopeadics Mayo institute of medical Sciences, Barabanki, India

This article may be cited as: Das A, Agrawal S. Management of fracture of humerous: Comparison of dynamic compression plates with intramedullary interlocking nails. J Adv Med Dent Scie Res 2016;4(5):17-19.