Abstract
Most fractures of the humerus can be treated successfully by closed means. They unite rapidly. Minor angular and rotational deformities do not result in loss of function, and shoulder and elbow stiffness does not occur. There are circumstances, however, when an open reduction and internal fixation is indicated.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Access this chapter
Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout
Purchases are for personal use only
Preview
Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF.
Similar content being viewed by others
References
Henry K (1959) Extensile exposure. Livingstone, Edinburgh, p 25
Müller ME, Allgöwer M, Willenegger H (1970) Manual of internal fixation, 1st edn. Springer, Berlin Heidelberg New York, p 121
Weber BG, Cech O (1976) Pseudoarthrosis. Huber, Bern, p 109
Rights and permissions
Copyright information
© 1987 Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
About this chapter
Cite this chapter
Schatzker, J. (1987). Fractures of the Humerus. In: The Rationale of Operative Fracture Care. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-02483-6_5
Download citation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-02483-6_5
Publisher Name: Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg
Print ISBN: 978-3-662-02485-0
Online ISBN: 978-3-662-02483-6
eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive