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Craniolateral Approach to the Humerus with Transection of the Brachialis Muscle
Author(s) -
WALLACE MAURA K.,
BERG JOHN
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
veterinary surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.652
H-Index - 79
eISSN - 1532-950X
pISSN - 0161-3499
DOI - 10.1111/j.1532-950x.1991.tb00314.x
Subject(s) - medicine , humerus , brachialis , fixation (population genetics) , humerus fracture , fracture reduction , anatomy , reduction (mathematics) , surgery , internal fixation , elbow , population , geometry , mathematics , environmental health
Six fractures of the midshaft or distal third of the humerus were repaired through a modified craniolateral approach in which the brachialis muscle was transected rather than retracted to improve exposure of the bone. The approach simplified fracture reduction and fixation. Normal fracture healing and excellent limb function resulted in each case.