PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to determine patient variables that are independent predictors of validated functional outcome scores after humeral diaphyseal fractures. METHODS: Adult patients ...

Posteriorly displaced fractures may be angulated or displaced medially or laterally. Uncommonly, direct force applied to the flexed elbow may displace the distal humerus fracture anteriorly.

In addition, Liporace said it is imperative to distinguish between type B1 and type B2 diaphyseal fractures to determine whether an unstable or loose stem with good surrounding bone stock quality ...