Anterior medial minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis for humeral shaft fractures shows superior early shoulder and elbow function compared to locking compression plate: A retrospective study.

Introduction: Humeral shaft fractures are a common injury of the upper limb, with the primary surgical treatment modality being the locking compression plate (LCP) technique. The advent of Anterior medial minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) technology has led to its gradual implementation in clinical practice. However, the efficacy and long-term outcomes of MIPO require further investigation.