Suhirad Singh Khokhar
Government Medical Hospital, Patiala, India
Title: A comparitive study of Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis (MIPO) and Intramedullary Nailing In Humerus Shaft Fractures
Biography
Biography: Suhirad Singh Khokhar
Abstract
Fractures of the humeral shaft account for roughly 3% of all fractures, most can be treated non operatively. The Management of these fractures has been evolving since the development of new techniques and new implants.In recent times, more and more cases are being operated, in view of the advantages of operative treatment.. Operative treatment results in a more predictable alignment and faster healing which makes early mobilisation possible.When surgery is required,intramedullary nails or plates may be used, depending on the fracture pattern.During present study 30 cases of fractured shaft of humerus were considered,of which15 were fixed with Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis (MIPO) and 15 with an Interlocking Nailing . The results of MIPO and Interlocking Nailing in the treatment of fracture shaft of humerus were compared with reference to the time of healing, functional outcome, complications like infections, failure of implant and neurovascular injuries. The advantages and disadvantages of Intramedullary Nailing and MIPO were also discussed. According to the present study humeral shaft fractures were successfully treated with MIPO technique,while having lower complication rates than Intramedullary nailing.