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12-D/4.1 Simple complete transverse fracture

$Management of simple transverse pediatric humeral shaft fracture with Immobilization with body binder or sling$

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$Management of simple transverse pediatric humeral shaft fracture with Immobilization with cast or brace$

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$Management of simple transverse pediatric humeral shaft fracture with Antegrade elastic nailing (lateral insertion)$

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$Management of simple transverse pediatric humeral shaft fracture with Retrograde elastic nailing (lateral and medial insertion)$

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$Management of simple transverse pediatric humeral shaft fracture with Retrograde elastic nailing (lateral insertion)$

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$Management of simple transverse pediatric humeral shaft fracture with External fixation$

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$Management of simple transverse pediatric humeral shaft fracture with Open reduction and compression plating$

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12-D/4.1 Simple complete transverse fracture

Immobilization with body binder/sling

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Immobilization with splint, brace, or cast

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Antegrade elastic nailing (lateral insertion)

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Retrograde elastic nailing (lateral and medial insertion)

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Retrograde elastic nailing (lateral insertion)

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External fixation

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Open reduction - Compression plating

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