SUMMARY
Abstract:Introduction:Treatment of non-union of the bone is a challenge, especially when fracture complicated with infection, angulation and translation, which is difficult to be managed by conventional methods.Here, we discussed the technique and the results of treatment of humeral non- union by ilizarov .Methodology:20 patients with 20 humeral shafts nonunion were treated by Ilizarov and debridement, the mean age of the patients was 35.05±11.48 years, there were 13 males and 7 femalesResults: The mean follow up period was 16.2 months. The mean frame-keeping period was 8.1 months. Bony union was achieved in all patients.According to A.S.A.M.I. scale it was excellent in 13 patients (65%), good result in 4 patients (20%), fair in 3 patients (15%) and no poor results.Conclusion: illizarov is effective in various types of humeral non-union, provided that good understanding of the fracture requirements.Level of evidence: IV.Key words: ilizarov, humerus, non-union.I