Calcar screws and adequate reduction reduced the risk of fixation failure in proximal humeral fractures treated with a locking plate: 190 patients followed for a mean of 3 years

Calcar screws and adequate reduction reduced the risk of fixation failure in proximal humeral fractures treated with a locking plate: 190 patients followed for a mean of 3 years

Abstract Background Fixation of proximal humeral fractures (PHF) with locking plates has gained popularity over conservative treatment, but surgery may be complicated with infection, non-union, avascular necrosis (AVN) of the humeral head and fixation failure. Failure to achieve structural support o...

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Main Authors: Sjur Oppebøen, Annette K. B. Wikerøy, Hendrik F. S. Fuglesang, Filip C. Dolatowski, Per-Henrik Randsborg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Proximal humeral fracture
Locking plate fixation
Fixation failure
Calcar screws
Reoperation
Long-term shoulder function
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-018-0906-y

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