Humeral shaft fractures make up about 3% of all fractures, with complex types being rare; the study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and complications of treating these fractures using an open method with a locking plate.
A retrospective analysis involved 26 patients over an average age of 64, assessing fracture healing, complications, and quality of life through various evaluations.
Results showed no infections and effective wound healing, though mechanical issues arose in some cases and 84% had healed fractures within a year; complications included temporary and persistent radial nerve palsy in two patients.