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Abstract
In 14 pateints aged 38 to 87 years humeral shaft fractures were operated on for failure
of reduction, for delayed healing or for established non-union with the Seidel interlocking
nail system. In five patients intraoperative technical problems were encountered.
The healing rate was eight out of 12 patients. In cases of pseudarthrosis of the humeral
shaft, bone grafting or local osteosynthesis in addition to medullary nailing seem
advisable. The distal interlocking mechanism of the Seidel nail should be improved.
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Publication history
Accepted:
May 10,
1994
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© 1995 Published by Elsevier Inc.
