©The Author(s) 2026.
World J Orthop. Jan 18, 2026; 17(1): 112006
Published online Jan 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v17.i1.112006
Published online Jan 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v17.i1.112006
Table 3 Effectiveness of closed reduction and internal fixation, intraoperative complications and post-operative outcome (N = 20), n (%)
| Variable | Value | |
| Intra-op complications | None | 20 (100.0) |
| Length of stay | One day | 20 (100.0) |
| Radial nerve status post-operative | Intact | 20 (100.0) |
| Wound complications at the first follow-up visit | Clean wound | 20 (100.0) |
| Clinical union | Yes | 20 (100.0) |
| Radiological union | Yes | 20 (100.0) |
| Time till clinical union (weeks) | mean ± SD | 8 ± 5 |
| Time till radiological union (weeks) | mean ± SD | 14 ± 6 |
| Time still K-wires removal (months) | mean ± SD | 11.3 ± 4.3 |
| Range | 3-20 | |
| Not yet removed | 9 (45) |
- Citation: Abdulsamad MA, AlMugren TS, Saeed AI, Alrogy WA, Alanazi LD, Alsaqer OM, Alanbar FT, Alfarraj AH, Aljaafri ZA. Clinical outcomes of humeral shaft fractures managed with intramedullary K-wires: A closed reduction approach. World J Orthop 2026; 17(1): 112006
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v17/i1/112006.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v17.i1.112006