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Most common complication of mid shaft humerus fracture is ?

A
Radial nerve palsy
B
Median nerve palsy
C
Nonunion
D
Malunion
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Radial nerve palsy Complications of humerus shaft fracture Nerve injury : - Radial nerve is the most commonly injured nerve in fracture shaft humerus. It is paicularly common in oblique fractures at the junction of middle and distal third of the bone (Holstein- Lews fracture). Vascular injury : - Brachial aery damage. Delayed union or non-union : - Delayed union or non-union may occur, especially in transverse fracture of the midshaft. The cause of non-union is distraction at fracture site due to gravity and weight of plaster. Joint stiffness : - Shoulder & elbow stiffness.

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