IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-6-6-11223 Original Research Paper ANTERIOR BRIDGE PLATING OF HUMERUS– A PROMISING TREATMENT Mohammed Thanveeruddin Sherule Dr. June 2017 6 6 01 02 ABSTRACT

 Functional  bracing of humerus consistently gives acceptable functional result as well as radiological union in humerus shaft fracture. However many patients complains of pain and disability during the healing phase and many have residual stiffness of joint at the end of the treatment. Traditional open reduction with DCP though gives acceptable results, it can result in non–union, iatrogenic radial nerve palsy etc as its complications. Non union and plate failure following traditional plating of humerus is extremely difficult to manage. Nailing of humerus fracture is not popular like in other long bones of the body because it produces significant shoulder complaints due to impingement. Here we present our experience of anterior bridge plating in shaft of humerus fracture. It is a retrospective analysis of 30 patients who had undergone anterior bridge plating with a minimum follow–up of one year.