Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery
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J Shoulder Elbow Surg · Jun 2010
Comparative StudyThe results of ORIF of displaced unstable proximal humeral fractures using a locking plate.
Surgical management of displaced unstable proximal humerus fracture remains a challenge due to poor proximal bone quality and significant deforming forces. We hypothesized that the technique of application and mechanical properties of the proximal humeral locking plate would allow successful treatment of unstable and displaced proximal humeral fractures even in the face of osteoporotic bone. ⋯ The locking plate is an excellent device in the management of displaced unstable proximal humeral fractures and is expanding the indications for ORIF in these fractures.