Successful Fixation of a Tuberculous Nonunion of the Humeral Shaft: A Case Report.

Published in: JBJS case connector (2020)

Nonunion of the humerus caused by TB is a rare entity, but careful attention to patient demographics can forewarn the care provider. Irrigation and debridement with the Masquelet technique followed by compression plating and an iliac crest autograft can provide positive results.

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