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Executive Editor: Chris Colton, Steve Krikler

Authors: Pol Rommens, Peter Trafton, Martin Jaeger

Humeral shaft

back to skeleton

Diagnosis Indication Preparation Approach Reduction & Fixation Aftercare

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All Preparations

All Reductions & Fixations

Glossary

Simple

Spiral

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Oblique (≥30°)

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Transverse (<30°)

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Wedge

Intact wedge

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Fragmentary wedge

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Multifrag-
mentary

Intact segment

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Fragmentary segment

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Special considerations
Principles of management of open fractures
Infection
Compartment syndrome

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