“Internal fixation of proximal humeral fractures using the Polarus intramedullary nail: our institutional experience and review of the literature”

“Internal fixation of proximal humeral fractures using the Polarus intramedullary nail: our institutional experience and review of the literature”

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The purpose of this study is to evaluate the functional outcome, union and complication rates after surgical treatment of unstable or displaced proximal humeral fractures using the Polarus intramedullary nail, by reviewing our instit...

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Main Authors: Giannoudis Peter V, Xypnitos Fragiskos N, Dimitriou Rozalia, Manidakis Nick, Hackney Roger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-12-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Proximal humeral fractures
Polarus nail
Union
Complications
Functional outcome
Online Access:http://www.josr-online.com/content/7/1/39

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