Midshaft and Proximal Third Humerus Fractures
Operative Management of Humeral Shaft Fractures
Options
anterolateral approach
Tibial Plateau
Schatzker Classification
I. Lateral Spilt
- seen in young patient
- lateral meniscus can be incarcerated in fracture
II. Lateral Split Depression
- often seen in young patients with high energy injuries
- vary in severity
Tibial Plafond / Pilon
Issues
Complex / high energy injuries
Management of soft tissues critical
- restore length with external fixation
- await for swelling to reduce
Restoration of alignment & joint surface imperative
Outcome guarded