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Clinical experiences with functional bracing of diaphyseal humeral fractures have been gratifying in the majority of instances. The results are quite predictable and usually very satisfactory. The technology required is simple and the follow-up protocol is uncomplicated and easy to adhere to.
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Sarmiento, A., Latta, L.L. (1995). Fractures of the Humeral Diaphysis. In: Functional Fracture Bracing. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-03093-6_3
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