The Intramedullary Stabilization of Humeral Shaft Fractures: An Analysis of Complications of Two Different Implants in Special Consideration of the Results after Management with the Unreamed Humeral Nail (UHN)

N. Vécsei; A. Kolonja; M. Mousavi; V. Vécsei

doi:10.1055/s-2002-39270

Osteosynthesis and Trauma Care, Table of Contents

Osteosynthesis and Trauma Care 2002; 10(4): 200-201
DOI: 10.1055/s-2002-39270

Original Article

The Intramedullary Stabilization of Humeral Shaft Fractures: An Analysis of Complications of Two Different Implants in Special Consideration of the Results after Management with the Unreamed Humeral Nail (UHN)

N. Vécsei¹ , A. Kolonja² , M. Mousavi² , V. Vécsei²

¹Department for Traumatology and Sporttraumatology, St. Poelten, Austria
²Department for Traumatology, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria

Abstract

The results after the use of 2 different intramedullary nailing systems in the treatment of 2 groups with humeral shaft fractures will be analyzed. 47 patients had been treated with a Seidel interlocking nail and 35 fractures were treated with the unreamed humeral nail. Definitely there was to be seen that the unreamed humeral nail has two advantages: the possibilities of retrograde insertion as well as providing compression of the fracture, resulting in a high rotational stability.

Key words

Humeral shaft fracture - interlocking nailing - unreamed humeral nailing - UHN - Seidel nail

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