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At eight months postoperatively, the patient had consolidation of distraction osteogenesis and transport docking sites, equal humeral length, and ability to perform activities of daily living.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>We demonstrate the successful treatment of humeral shaft nonunion using PABST. 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