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Mid Shaft Humerus Fractures

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Location: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1239985-overview

Description: Although most fractures of the humeral shaft are inherently unstable, nonoperative treatment remains the criterion standard.1 For operative candidates, the role of surgery, as well as which type of surgery is appropriate, is dependent on the patient and the fracture characteristics.
eMedicine Lawless 2004

Type: Reference Material
Author/Contact: Lawless
Institution: eMedicine Orthopaedics
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Language: English

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Added: Fri Jul 22 2005
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