학술논문

Avoiding Complications in the Treatment of Humeral Fractures.
Document Type
Article
Source
Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, American Volume. Jul2008, Vol. 90 Issue 7, p1580-1589. 10p.
Subject
*ORTHOPEDIC surgery complications
*ORTHOPEDICS
*BONE fractures
*BONE surgery
*PREOPERATIVE risk factors
*PREVENTION
*THERAPEUTICS
Language
ISSN
0021-9355
Abstract
The article presents an overview of methods that orthopedic surgeons can use to avoid complications, including the nonunion of the fracture, in the treatment of humeral fractures. A discussion of risk factors for nonunion, and of surgery which can be performed to repair the nonunion of the fracture, is presented.