Treatment of humerus nonunion using G.A. Ilizarov technique

Treatment of humerus nonsense is one of the most difficult problems that a surgeon faces in his practical activity. Usually, the following methods are used to correct this pathology: intramedullary osteosynthesis with a nail, blocking (interlocking), fixing with plates, allotransplantation. In our series according to the GA method. Ilizarov treated 46 patients. The age of the patients ranged from 21 to 62 years, the average age was 32 years. Primary treatment was carried out using DCP (dynamic compression plate), Rush nails and plates fixed with screws. The duration of treatment was 5-11 months (on average 8 months). When using Ilizarov's apparatus, a good volume of movements in the elbow and shoulder joints was achieved. The average control period was 15 years from 1 year to 22 years. The striking was obtained in all 46 cases.