Arm fracture

Atrophic non-union of the humeral shaft

Example of a humerus osteoarthritis.

Image n° 1: pre-operative (07 – 10 – 1991)

Transverse fracture of the lower third. Note the lack of healing. No bone callus is seen. The medullary canal is closed.

Image n° 2: post-operative, day one (07 – 11 – 1991)

Note the large amount of granules spread along the fracture site. A large decortication of the humeral shaft is done. The fracture is then firmly fixed by a metallic plate with screws. A simple splint is applied for six weeks before rehabilitation.

Image n° 3: post-operative X-ray. Healing is complete.

The humerus heals in two months. On the radiography at 5 months, the reconstruction of both cortices is achieved. Note the homogeneous aspect of the bone. The granule's volume is decreasing and the bone callus is clearly seen.

Upper Limb pathology: Forearm