The Locking Nail for the Humerus - Does it Fulfill the Expectations?

The purpose of this article is to evaluate the humeral locking nail in the treatment of humeral shaft fractures. First disappointing experiences with reamed locking nails led at least to some controversy. A review of the literature on treatment of humeral fractures showed that he majority of (clinical) information was contained in retrospective reviews; only three prospective or randomized studies were identified. Furthermore the results are not...