A locking compression plate as an external fixator for treating infected nonunion of the humeral diaphysis

• DOI: 10.1186/s12893-016-0167-9
• Publication Date: 2016-08-05T01:49:47Z
• Authors: Cong Xiao; Fan Tang; Yong Zhou; Wenli Zhang; Yi Luo; Hong Duan; Chongqi Tu
• Keywords: Diaphysis; Radial nerve

Infected nonunion of the humeral diaphysis is a challenging problem for orthopedic surgeons. This study aimed to evaluate outcome using locking compression plate (LCP) as definitive external fixator in management infected after failure internal fixation. We retrospectively reviewed series seven patients with treated an LCP between June 2010 and August 2014. There were five males two females, average age 40.9 years. Six out had been definitively diagnosed infection due known bacteria by germiculture. The clinical radiographic outcomes evaluated. All followed-up mean period 26.3 months (range 12–48 months). fractures obtained complete bone union, time union was 7.9 3.5–15 infections eventually resolved without any recurrence deep infection. Pin tract only seen one case. Only patient transient radial nerve palsy surgery traction. shortening length affected upper limb 3 cm 2–4 cm) compared contralateral limb. At last follow-up, Disabilities Arm, Shoulder Hand score involved limbs 3.2 0–13.4). excellent or good functional results, returned their original work. novel use effective method treating diaphysis. However, large-scale prospective still needed verify these findings.