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Humerus Shaft Fractures

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Humeral Shaft Fractures - What is the prevalence of Radial nerve palsy?

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Radial nerve palsy with OPEN humerus fractures

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What are the deforming forces?

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How does Sarmiento bracing work?

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What are the contraindications to Sarmiento bracing?

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What is the outcome of Sarmiento bracing?

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What should patients do daily while wearing the brace?

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Can you treat humeral shaft fractures conservatively in patients with brachial plexus injury?

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Is plate or nail fixation better for humeral shaft fractures?

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What is the difference between older and newer generation humeral nails?

Common Clinicai Scenarios

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How will you manage this patient with radial nerve palsy on arrival in humeral shaft patient?

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Which method of fixation? Nail or plate?

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What approach if ORIF?

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Post op what will you monitor?

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How will you monitor for nerve recovery?

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What will you do if palsy after reduction?

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What is the salvage for radial nerve palsy?

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