Humeral Shaft Fractures

Abstract

Although humeral fractures are rare, their incidence has been increasing in recent years. The humerus is a bone on which surgery is rarely performed compared to other extremity bones, and important neurovascular structures travel close to the bone. As a result of increasing frequency, these fractures pose a problem for the healthcare system and patients. Most humeral shaft fractures can be treated with conservative methods. These methods are a functional brace, hanging cast, coaptation splint, Velpeau bandage, shoulder spica cast, and functional device. Surgical treatments are open reduction internal fixation (plating), intramedullary nailing, closed reduction and external fixation.