double plating

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• Published Subscription 14 Sep 2020

  Clinical study on dual plating for delayed unions and nonunions of distal 1/3 and diaphyseal-metaphyseal transition of humerus

  By Tae-Hyok Ri, Hyung-Jun Jon, Dong-Ju Kim, In-Song Ri, Gwang-Nam Kang, Sang-Hun Ri, Jong-Pyong Hwang

  Abstract: Background: The best treatment for delayed union and non-union at distal 1/3 and metaphyseal-diaphyseal transition of humerus is not well established. We collected retrospective and prospective outcomes data for patients undergoing open reduction and internal fixation for delayed union and non-union of distal 1/3 and metaphyseal-diaphyseal transition of humerus with use of conventional mono-lateral or dual plating. Methods and Material: Over a 2-year period, 35 patients underwent open reduction and …

  Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 10–15 Read article →