Abstract

The advantages of Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis technique include minimal soft tissue damage and shorter operating time compared to open plating techniques. Functional results are better with Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis compared with plating and intramedullary nailing. There is decreased need for bone grafting and the risk of iatrogenic radial nerve injury is less. The study was conducted on patients undergoing MIPO technique for humerus shaft fractures. The patients were followed up for 6 months period after taking informed consent and radiological and functional assessment was done. Radiological assessment was done by using X-ray of the humerus AP view and Lateral view at immediate postop period, 6 weeks and 12 weeks following the surgical procedure. Bridging callus at three cortices was considered as radiological union. Functional assessment was done by using Disability of Arm Shoulder Hand scoring and Mayo Elbow Performance Scoring which was done at 6 months following surgery. The mean MEPS score at arrival was 65.9 SD + 6.19 and at 6 months postop was 95.91 SD + 6.89 (P <0.05 significant). The mean MEPS score at arrival was 65.9 SD + 6.19 and at 6 months postop was 95.91 SD + 6.89 (p<0.05 significant).

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