Biomechanical evaluation of different internal fixation methods for humerus shaft fractures with medial butterfly fragment

Turken, Mehmet; Akdemir, Mehmet; UZUN, BORA; Ozkan, MUSTAFA

doi:10.3944/aott.2013.2701

Biomechanical evaluation of different internal fixation methods for humerus shaft fractures with medial butterfly fragment

Turken M. A., Akdemir M., UZUN B., Ozkan M. H.

ACTA ORTHOPAEDICA ET TRAUMATOLOGICA TURCICA, vol.47, no.3, pp.173-178, 2013 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus, TRDizin)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 47 Issue: 3
Publication Date: 2013
Doi Number: 10.3944/aott.2013.2701
Journal Name: ACTA ORTHOPAEDICA ET TRAUMATOLOGICA TURCICA
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
Page Numbers: pp.173-178
Keywords: Antegrade intramedullary nailing, bridge plating, humerus shaft fracture, medial butterfly fragment, retrograde intramedullary nailing
Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the biomechanical strength of three fixation methods in humerus shaft fractures with medial butterfly fragment.