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Tyllianakis, M., Tsoumpos, P., Anagnostou, K., Konstantopoulou, A. and Panagopoulos, A. (2013) Intramedullary Nailing of Humeral Diaphyseal Fractures. Is Distal Locking Really Necessary? International Journal of Shoulder Surgery, 7, 65-69.
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• TITLE: The Posteroanterior Locking for the Distal Humerus Nailing. Is It a Viable Option?

  AUTHORS: Yogesh Salphale, Jagannath Kaginalkar, Wasudeo Mahadeo Gadegone, Kiran Janwe

  KEYWORDS: Humerus Fracture, Humerus Nailing, Posteroanterior Locking, Interlocking Nailing

  JOURNAL NAME: Surgical Science, Vol.8 No.11, November 27, 2017

  ABSTRACT: The distal interlocking is regarded as an inherent part of the antegrade humeral nailing technique. Traditionally the distal locking of intramedullary humeral nails is achieved using a freehand technique. The humerus nailing locking options in the conventional nailing systems are placed in the anterior-posterior and lateral-medial directions. It exposes both the patient and surgeon to radiation, is time consuming, and has a potential risk of damaging neurovascular structures, especially the radial and lateral cutaneous nerve when the anterior-posterior and lateral-medial locking constructs are used. We aim to present a technical tip to ease the distal locking procedure and avoid the possible neurovascular complications with the existing nailing systems.