A Humeral Shaft Non-union Treated With Proximal Tibia Cancellous Autograft and Fibular Strut Allograft: A Case Report
Abstract
Introduction: Humeral shaft non-unions can pose a difficult challenge to orthopedic surgeons. There are various techniques to approach these injuries, but some require microsurgical techniques or staged procedures. Case Report: A 41-year-old woman presented with a 5-year-old humeral shaft non-union after previous open reduction and internal fixation complicated by infection. This was successfully treated surgically using a combination of proximal tibia cancellous autograft and structural allograft. Postoperatively, she had pain-free range of motion that was symmetric to her contralateral side. Conclusion: Chronic humeral shaft non-unions may be successfully treated with a combination of tibial cancellous autograft and structural allograft.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Bone fractures and treatments
Elbow and Forearm Trauma Treatment
Orthopedic Infections and Treatments
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports
- Volume
- 16
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 112–116
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN