NAILING AND PLATING AS FIXATION OF HUMERAL SHAFT FRACTURES

Both the modalities of treatment i.e. dynamic compression plating and interlocking nailing are good as far as union of the fracture is concerned, but considering the functional outcome and rate of complications, we are of the opinion that plating offers better result than interlocking nailing with respect to pain and function of the shoulder joint. Cases where both plating and interlocking nailing can be done, plating should be preferred as plating offers better result with respect to pain and function.