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Chapter-41 Bilateral Shaft Fractures

BOOK TITLE: The Nonsurgical Treatment of Fractures in Contemporary Orthopedics

Author
1. Sarmiento Augusto
2. Latta Loren L
ISBN
9788184489071
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11175_41
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2010
Pages
2
Author Affiliations
1. Universities of Miami and Southern California Past President of American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, University of Miami School of Medicine Miami, Florida, 33101, USA, Universities of Miami and Southern California, USA
2. University of Miami Miami, Florida, USA
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Abstract

Internal fixation of bilateral humeral fractures is probably the most appropriate means to treat them. However, bracing some of these fractures can be, under special circumstances, an effective therapeutic methodic, for reasons such as serious preexisting medical conditions that t militate against surgery or the patent whose medical condition at the time of the injury suggests a major risk from a surgical intervention. The bracing technique becomes a valid option. The same protocol outlined for unilateral fractures may be followed. We cannot claim expertise with these fractures and therefore unable to present solid recommendations.

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