Assessment of Shoulder Function after Internal Fixation of Humeral Diaphyseal Fractures in Young Adults: A Prospective Comparative Study

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A 48-year-old female had right humeral shaft fracture AO/OTA type 12-A₂ as shown in the preoperative X-ray (a). She was treated by interlocking nail (b). 8 months after surgery, there was complete bone union (c), but there was limited range of shoulder motion due to impingement and secondary frozen shoulder (d).

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