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. 2002 Jan 12;26(1):17–19. doi: 10.1007/s00264-001-0307-3

Closed retrograde nailing of pathological humeral fractures

S Kumta 1, A Quintos 1, J Griffith 2, Louis T Chow 3, K Wong 1
PMCID: PMC3620852  PMID: 11954841

Abstract.

We treated 19 patients with 21 pathological humeral fractures secondary to metastatic disease. All patients were stabilized using retrograde Ender's nails. Open reduction was required in one patient and mean operative time was 40 min (range 30–65 min). All patients retained satisfactory elbow and shoulder function while 16 patients reported good pain relief. Functional recovery was rated as good in 15 patients, fair in three, and poor in one. In our experience the retrograde technique using Ender's nails provides secure stabilization with minimal morbidity, minimal blood loss, and short operative time, and is well suited for this category of patients.

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