Matteo Primavera
Aim of study: Scientific literature is scarce of studies and
reviews valuing the pros and cons of the paratricipital
approach for the treatment of humeral shaft fractures;
the lateral paratricipital approach is a valid alternative to
the classical posterior approach to the humeral shaft as it
preserves both the triceps muscle and the elbow extensor
mechanisms; based on our experience, this retrospective
analysis aims at analyzing outcome, risks and benefits of
the lateral paratricipital approach for humeral shaft fractures.