الفهرس 
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Abstract
A fracture of the humerus shaft is commonly encountered by orthopaedic surgeons and representing between 3% and 5% of all fractures. Many will heal with appropriate conservative care, although a consistent number will require surgery for optimal outcome. The emphasis has changed from splinting and prolonged immobilization, to internal fixation and early mobilization, with return to normal function as early as possible. The successful treatment of a humeral shaft fracture demands a knowledge of anatomy, surgical indications, techniques and implants, patient functions and expectations. The two most commonly used modalities of internal fixation in fracture shaft of humerus are plate osteosynthesis and intramedullary nailing. The aim of the current study was to compare the outcome of interlocking intramedullary nailing versus plating of diaphyseal humeral shaft fracture in adults This prospective clinical trial was carried in Orthopedic Department, Zagazig University in Egypt Hospitals and Alwahda Hospital in Libya, on 36 cases with Humeral shaft fractures in adult with age between 21year to 54year.The aim of the current study was to compare the outcome of interlocking intramedullary nailing versus plating of diaphyseal humeral shaft fracture in adults plate and Nailing was done within few days after injury. Patients were followed post operatively for union, and clinical assessment was done using ASES scoring system including; shoulder function, elbow function, union and pain.