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Fractures of the humeral shaft are less frequent than those of the proximal humerus. The formerly recommended treatment of humeral shaft fractures was conservative according to Böhler. This still remains an adequate concept of treatment but according to a change in the technical possibilities and the demands of patients and physicians on fast restoration of function and low pain, there is a trend towards surgical stabilization of humeral shaft fractures. The implant of choice is discussed controversially and consists of various types of nails versus plating. The technique of nailing is antegrade or retrograde and depends on the localization of the fracture. In our opinion good indications for plating are combined fractures of the proximal humerus and the shaft as well as very distal humeral shaft fractures. A primary lesion of the radial nerve is no imperative indication for exploration and different studies have shown the same results for exploration after 2 or 3 months if there is no spontaneous remission.
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