Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery
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J Shoulder Elbow Surg · Jun 2010
Comparative StudyPitfalls and complications with locking plate for proximal humerus fracture.
The aim of this study was to identify specific complications of locking plate fixation of proximal humerus fractures. ⋯ Locked screw-plates provide more secure fixation of fractures, especially in weak bone. Complications rate remains high. Two complications are to be distinguished: 1) technical complications in plate positioning, length of the screws or secondary screw cutout strongly influence the final clinical result; and 2) specific complications related to this technology such as pseudarthrosis or plate fracture.