non-union humerus - a case report

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infected non-union, Rush nailing, JESS fixation, in a poor skin condition

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Infected Nonunion Humerus a case presentation: 

Infected Nonunion Humerus a case presentation Girish Yeotikar Vinod Naneria Arjun Wadhwani Choithram Hospital & Research centre, Indore India

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Case summary A 50 yr F had RTA Crushing of rt Upper limb Extensive soft tissue loss Intact vascularity Intact Median & Ulner nerve, loss of Radial Fracture shaft humerous

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Primary extensive debridment Fixation of fracture by Interlocking Nail On 5 th day referred to Plastic surgeon Lattissimus Dorsi muscle pedicel flap. Skin grafting The limb was immobilized in abduction and external rotation for 3 weeks. Loosening of Nail with infection at 6 wks.

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19/1/2011 19/1/2011

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Rush Nails Ex-fix Grafts Tension Sutures January 2011

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March 2011

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July 2011

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Clinical Photo Skin condition Skin Condition

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Scaring of the axillary folds

Implants can Fail: 

Implants can Fail Any Implant can fail. Plate fails. Nail fails. There is a place for Rush Nails. Flexible Nails. JESS ex-fixation.