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The Holstein-Lewis humeral shaft fracture was associated with a significantly increased risk of acute radial nerve palsy. The overall outcome regarding fracture healing, radial nerve recovery, and function was very good regardless of the primary treatment modality, that is, operative or nonoperative treatment. The indication for primary operative intervention in this fracture type appears to be relative.
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