Plate osteosynthesis of humeral diaphyseal fractures associated with radial palsy: twenty cases.

Background: Surgical management of humeral fractures associated with radial nerve palsy remains controversial. Some advocate surgical treatment in emergency while others recommend nonoperative treatment.

Purpose: The aim of the study was to assess nerve recovery in a series of patients treated with open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) with plate for humeral fracture associated with radial nerve palsy.