Plating of the humerus Flashcards
1
Q
Which orientations can plates be places on the humerus?
A
LATERAL
MEDIAL
CRANIAL
2
Q
Indications for compression plates of the humerus?
A
Simple, transcerse, diaphyseal fractures
3
Q
Indications for neutralisation plating?
A
Oblique
MILDLY comminuted fractures/butterly/segment
Screws + cerklage then plate
4
Q
Indications for bridge plating humerus?
A
Severe comminution
Often OBDNT
5
Q
Plate - rod repair?
A
Use of bridging plating creates significant strain -> decrease by using IM pin
