Fig. 2From: Is double-crossed retrograde elastic stable intramedullary nailing an alternative method for the treatment of diaphyseal fractures in the adult humerus?CONSORT flow diagram. LC-DCP limited-contact dynamic compression plate, DCR-ESIN double-crossed retrograde elastic stable intramedullary nail. Excluded (n = 64): revision surgery (n = 4), pathologic fracture (n = 12), pediatric fracture (n = 38), periprosthetic fracture (n = 3), intra-articular or metaphyseal extension (n = 6)Back to article page