AIMS: The aim of our study was to nd the difference between the mean duration of union and functional outcome between the dynamic
compression plating (DCP) and the intramedullary interlocking nailing in diaphyseal fractures of the humerus in adults. MATERIALS AND
METHODS: From May 2019 to October 2019, 34 patients with diaphyseal fractures of the humerus were treated with compression plating using
dynamic compression plate or with intramedullary interlocking nail. The time taken for radiological union in the two groups was compared. After
satisfactory radiological union, the functional outcome was assessed by the “Disabilities of Hand, Shoulder and Elbow (DASH) Questionnaire”.
RESULTS: All fractures united and a marginal difference was noted in the time taken for union. The functional outcome was better in DCP group
compared to interlocking nailing group which was statistically signicant (P= 0.010). The complication associated with interlocking group was
more than the DCP group. We are of the opinion that when surgery is opted as a choic CONCLUSION: e of treatment, both the modalities of
treatment i.e. dynamic compression plating and interlocking nailing are good as far as union of the fracture is concerned, but considering the
number of complications and functional outcome, we opine that dynamic compression plating offers better result than antegrade interlocking
nailing with respect to pain and function of the shoulder joint.