Understanding the Clinic-o-Radiological Results and Complications of Fracture Shaft of Humerus Treated by Locking Compression Plates

Fracture of humerus shaft are commonly encountered by orthopaedic surgeons. The incidence of these fractures is relatively low compared to other long bone fractures. Various modalities are available for surgical treatment of humerus shaft fractures but plate osteosynthesis and intramedullary nail are the commonest one. Intramedullary nail has benefit of smaller incisions, preserved fracture site biology and load sharing properties but have disadvantage due to concern of non-union, higher reoperation rate, stiffness, fracture at the insertion point and adjacent joint pain. In this article, we discuss the management of the fractures of the shaft of humerus using locking compression plates.