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FUNCTIONAL OUTCOME OF SHAFT HUMERUS FRACTURE TREATED W ITH ANTERIOR BRIDGE PLATING

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Dr. J. M. Kapale, Dr. Nishant Gaonkar , Dr. Channapa Mahajan
» doi: 10.48047/ecb/2023.12.si4.662

Abstract

To evaluate the functional prognosis of shaft humerus fractures treated with Anterior Bridge plating utilising the DASH Scoring System after the fractures had healed. Methods: Thirty-three patients fulfilling inclusion criteria were treated with ABP at a level-I trauma centre using a 4.5-mm dynamic/locking compression plate and followed for a period of 1 year. Functional outcome was assessed using the Constant, Mayo elbow, and Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) scores. Range of motion (ROM), subjective strength, and radiographic union were assessed. Results: Transverse fractures were found in 11 (33.3%), 13, (39.4%), 4 (12.1%), and 5 (15.2%) of the patients. The average procedure lasted 28.33±1.947 minutes; it was discovered. There were no cases of radial nerve palsy, 3 (9.1%) cases of delayed union, 2 (6.1%) cases of superficial infection, 2 (6.1%) cases of minimal shoulder movement restriction, 1 (3.0%) cases of decreased elbow movement, and 3 (9.1%) cases of shoulder pain when performing heavy manual labour. The average DASH score was found to be 10.48 ±1.108 at 6 months following surgery, and 13.66 0.983 at 3 months. Conclusions: Anterior bridge plating is an innovative therapeutic approach for shaft humerus fractures, as demonstrated by the results of our research and taking into consideration the constraints of the study. This kind of therapy provides biological fixation with high rates of union and great functional outcomes, as determined by DASH scores, without creating any issues to the neurological system. In order to verify the findings, it is recommended that more study be carried out with a substantial number of participants over a longer period of time

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