Chávez-Galván CR, Martínez-Pérez R

Language: Spanish
References: 6
Page: 36-38
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ABSTRACT

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the clinical impact on the global function of the shoulder of the use of the anterolateral approach for nailing. Material and methods: A retrospective cohort at the public sector of Centenario Hospital Miguel Hidalgo in Aguascalientes, Mexico between 2011 and 2016 was analysed. Inclusion criteria were: patients with anterolateral humeral nailing approach. Clinical assessment using the Constant-Murley score, shoulder range of motion and quick DASH questionnaire. Results: Seventeen patients, 16 treated for humeral shaft fracture and one for humeral fibrous dyslasia were obtained. Mean score on Constant-Murley scale was 84.05 with 76.4% of patients achieving excellent result (› 75 points). One patient had a poor functional outcome. The mean quickDASH score was 17.5 points. Conclusions: The anterolateral approach for humeral nailing has good functional outcome in our series.

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