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Table 2 Patient results

From: A locking compression plate as an external fixator for treating infected nonunion of the humeral diaphysis

Case

Follow-up time(months)

Union time after revision surgery(months)

DASH scores at the last follow-up

Complications

Limb shortening(cm)

ROM of elbow(degree)

Flexion

Extension

1

28

8.5

1.7

none

3.5

130

0

2

48

4

0

none

4

140

0

3

32

10

0

none

3.5

135

0

4

20

3.5

2.5

transient radial nerve palsy

2

125

0

5

30

15

3.3

Pin tract infection

2.5

135

0

6

14

6

13.4

none

2.5

125

10

7

12

8

1.7

none

3

130

0