Author/Editor     Horvat, Žiga
Title     Intramedularna učvrstitev zlomov nadlahtnice
Translated title     Intramedullary nailing of the humeral fractures
Type     članek
Source     In: Čretnik A, Košir R, editors. Intramedularna učvrstitev zlomov. Zbornik predavanj Podiplomska šola kirurških tehnik; 2001; Maribor. 2. izd. Maribor: Splošna bolnišnica Maribor,
Publication year     2001
Volume     str. 55-64
Language     slo
Abstract     Fractures of the humerus present about 3% of all fractures. The majority are closed fractures (85-90%). In the last two decades an important progress in conservative and surgical treatment of the humeral fractures was achieved. Surgical treatment of humeral fractures was enhanced by the development of new minimally invasive surgical procedures with biologically more appropriate osteosynthesis and better results. Nevertheless, most humeral fractures are still treated conservatively. Detailed knowledge of the region's anatomy, carefull study of the fracture type and patient's lifestyle and expectations should be considered in the decission for the type of treatment.
Descriptors     HUMERAL FRACTURES
FRACTURE FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY
BONE NAILS
INTRAOPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS
POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS