A PROSECTIVE STUDY TO EVALUATE FUNCTIONAL AND RADIOLOGICAL OUTCOMES IN CLOSED HUMERUS SHAFT FRACTURES TREATED BY LOCKING COMPRESSION PLATE AND ANTEGRADE INTRAMEDULLARY NAILING AT A TERTIARY CARE CENTRE

Abstract

Aim & Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare the functional and radiological outcomes between open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) by locking compression plate (LCP) and closed reduction and internal fixation (CRIF) with antegrade interlocking nail (ILN) for the treatment of diaphyseal fractures of the humerus. Materials & Methods: This is a prospective comparative study, with closed diaphyseal fractures of the humerus treated by LCP in 30 patients and with ILN in 30 patients after randomization in Gadag Institute of Medical Sciences, Gadag from the period of December 2022 to December 2024. Patients were followed up to 9 months. The clinical and radiographic outcomes were assessed in terms of union, complications and functional outcome using Rodriguez- Merchan criteria.