Retrograde Single Elastic Intramedullary Nail in Closed Simple Diaphyseal Humeral Shaft Fractures in Children

Humeral shaft fractures in children are very infrequent and only represent 2-5% of all pediatric fractures.They are predominantly seen in children aged less than 3 years or more than 12 years.Fractures of humeral shaft may result due to direct or indirect forces.The most frequent site of the fracture is between the middle and the distal thirds of humerus.Several series of antegrade intramedullary stabilization of humeral fractures (Rush rods and Ender nails) have been reported.In the literature, several complications such as shoulder impingement and adhesive capsulitis have been reported with this technique.In this study, the functional and radiological results of management of closed fractures of the humerus in children using a single retrograde elastic intramedullary nail shall be evaluated.