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Comparison of ORIF, MIPO plating and intramedullary nailing.
| Anterior/anterolateral ORIF | Anterior MIPO | IMN | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Characteristics of fracture | Simple | Comminuted | Simple |
| Segmental | Comminuted | ||
| Segmental | |||
| Concerning point | Distal shaft | Short distal fragment | Narrow humeral canal |
| Structure at risks | Musculocutaneous nerve | Musculocutaneous nerve | Rotator cuff (antegrade) |
| Radial nerve | Radial nerve | Triceps (retrograde nail) | |
| Complications | Delayed union | Nonunion | Shoulder impingement |
| Delayed union | |||
| Malreduction |
