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Management of humeral shaft nonunion using the WALANT technique

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Humeral shaft nonunion is a challenging orthopedic condition that often requires surgical intervention for successful healing. In this case report, we present a 53-year-old male patient who presented with a humeral shaft nonunion, Underlying Systemic Disorders, and Arteriovenous fistula. The patient had a history of a previous humeral shaft fracture managed with open reduction and internal fixation but developed nonunion despite appropriate initial treatment. The complexity of this case was compounded by the patient's preference for a minimally invasive approach and the desire to avoid general anesthesia due to underlying medical conditions.

Source: Trauma Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.tcr.2024.101113

Authors: Niki Tadayon, Farsad Biglari, Amir Mehrvar, Mohammad Ali Okhovatpour, Meisam Jafari Kafiabadi, Mohammad Parsa Pashazadeh

Institutions: Shahid Beheshti University, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Taleghani General Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Bone fractures and treatments

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,120