Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Fractures: Bone Repair

Fractures: Bone Repair

Treatment for a fracture is based on the type of break, the bone affected, and the patient's age.
Minor fractures with no bone displacement are treated by immobilizing the fractured bone using a cast or splint. However, in the case of fractures with displaced bones, the broken bones are repositioned before immobilization to ensure successful healing without deformation and loss of function. The realignment of fractured bone ends is performed through a process called reduction. If the procedure...

Bones of the Upper Limb: Humerus

Bones of the Upper Limb: Humerus

The upper limb consists of the arm, forearm, wrist, and hand bones. The humerus is the single bone of the upper arm region. Proximally, it has a large, spherical, smooth head that articulates with the glenoid cavity of the scapula to form the glenohumeral or shoulder joint. The margin of the head is the anatomical neck, a residual epiphyseal plate. Laterally it extends to form bony projections called the greater tubercle and the lesser tubercle. Next to the tubercles is the surgical neck, a...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Adverse Mental Health Outcomes after Modern External Ring Fixation Versus Internal Fixation for Severe Open Tibia Fractures: A Secondary Analysis of the FIXIT Study.

Journal of orthopaedic trauma·2026

Same author

Intrawound Tobramycin Plus Vancomycin to Prevent Surgical Site Infection in Tibial Fractures: The TOBRA Randomized Clinical Trial.

JAMA·2026

Same author

A Novel Preoperative Calculator for 90-Day Prosthetic Joint Infection Following Total Joint Arthroplasty Based off the Michigan Arthroplasty Registry Collaborative Quality Initiative Database.

Arthroplasty today·2026

Same author

Thrombelastography as a Predictive Tool for Thromboembolic Events After Extremity Trauma: A Secondary Analysis of PREVENT-CLOT.

JB & JS open access·2026

Same author

Time-Dependent Limb Assessment of High-Energy Lower Extremity Trauma Improves Prediction of Amputation: A Secondary Analysis of the OUTLET Study.

JB & JS open access·2025

Same author

Maternal and Fetal Perioperative Outcomes After Pelvic Ring or Acetabulum Fracture in Gravid Patients.

Journal of orthopaedic trauma·2025

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 5, 2026

Development of a Novel Internal Fixation Model for Rat Radial Fractures: Fracture Healing Assessment and Dorsal Root Ganglion Isolation

Development of a Novel Internal Fixation Model for Rat Radial Fractures: Fracture Healing Assessment and Dorsal Root Ganglion Isolation

Published on: March 13, 2026

An integer programming model for distal humerus fracture fixation planning.

Joseph D Maratt¹, Ya-Sin A Peaks, Lisa Case Doro

¹Laboratory for Optimization and Computation in Orthopaedic Surgery, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.

Computer Aided Surgery : Official Journal of the International Society for Computer Aided Surgery

|April 25, 2008

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

This study shows an integer programming model can efficiently plan open reduction and internal fixation for distal humerus fractures. The model optimizes screw placement for better surgical outcomes in fracture repair.

More Related Videos

Treatment with Locking Intramedullary Nailing for Intertrochanteric Fracture of the Femur Utilizing a New Awl with a Distal Positioner

Treatment with Locking Intramedullary Nailing for Intertrochanteric Fracture of the Femur Utilizing a New Awl with a Distal Positioner

Published on: June 6, 2025

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jul 5, 2026

Development of a Novel Internal Fixation Model for Rat Radial Fractures: Fracture Healing Assessment and Dorsal Root Ganglion Isolation

Development of a Novel Internal Fixation Model for Rat Radial Fractures: Fracture Healing Assessment and Dorsal Root Ganglion Isolation

Published on: March 13, 2026

Treatment with Locking Intramedullary Nailing for Intertrochanteric Fracture of the Femur Utilizing a New Awl with a Distal Positioner

Treatment with Locking Intramedullary Nailing for Intertrochanteric Fracture of the Femur Utilizing a New Awl with a Distal Positioner

Published on: June 6, 2025

Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Computational Biology
Biomedical Engineering

Background:

Distal humerus fractures require precise surgical planning for optimal outcomes.
Current pre-operative planning methods may not fully optimize internal fixation strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

To demonstrate the feasibility of an integer programming model for pre-operative planning.
To assist in open reduction and internal fixation of distal humerus fractures.

Main Methods:

An integer programming model was developed to maximize screw placement reward.
The model ensures sound internal fixation by avoiding screw collision.
It favors longer screws crossing multiple fracture planes.

Main Results:

The model was tested on three complex distal humerus fracture types.
Optimal solutions were achieved with 33 screw orientations and five screw lengths.
Complex calculations were completed in under one minute, demonstrating computational efficiency.

Conclusions:

Integer programming provides a practical and efficient solution for pre-surgical planning.
The model's ability to solve large-scale problems in reasonable time is clinically relevant.
This approach can enhance the precision of internal fixation for distal humerus fractures.