Intramedullary fixation of humeral shaft fractures using an inflatable nail

Dean G. Lorich; David S. Geller; Shahan V. Yacoubian; Andrew J. Leo; David L. Helfet

Intramedullary fixation of humeral shaft fractures using an inflatable nail

Dean G. Lorich, David S. Geller, Shahan V. Yacoubian, Andrew J. Leo, David L. Helfet

Orthopaedic Surgery

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Abstract

Intramedullary fixation has become increasingly popular for humeral shaft fracture treatment. New inflatable intramedullary devices offer indirect reduction and improved load-sharing biomechanics without the need for interlocking screws.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1011-1014
Number of pages	4
Journal	Orthopedics
Volume	26
Issue number	10
State	Published - Oct 1 2003

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Surgery
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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Intramedullary fixation of humeral shaft fractures using an inflatable nail

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