SF Kammar, Jeebanjit Panda and Gangadhar S
Background: Humeral shaft fractures are a common orthopedic injury, accounting for a significant percentage of upper limb fractures. Various treatment methods exist, but the use of antegrade intramedullary interlocking nails has gained popularity due to their ability to provide stable fixation while minimizing soft tissue damage. This study evaluates the functional outcomes of patients who underwent antegrade intramedullary interlocking nailing for humeral shaft fractures which is assessed by Constant Murley score.
Materials and Methods: 30 patients with fracture of shaft of Humerus were treated by using antegrade intramedullary interlocking nail in Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli, Karnataka from July 2022 to July 2024.
Results: In our study conducted between the average age of patients was 36.4 years. At a six-month follow-up, 66.66% of patients had very good outcomes, with excellent and good results more common in those aged 20 to 40 years. Complications occurred in 20% of patients, including screw backout, non-union, radial nerve injury, and infection in these follow ups of 24 months of duration.
Conclusion: Antegrade intramedullary interlocking nailing is an excellent and minimally invasive surgical option for managing humeral shaft fractures, promoting early fracture healing and achieving high union rates with outcomes ranging from good to excellent as per Constant Murley scoring system.
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