Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Proximal Humeral Fractures with Use of the Locking Proximal Humerus Plate
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Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Proximal Humeral Fractures with Use of the Locking Proximal Humerus Plate, MOHAMED KADDAH, AHMED MORRAH, HANY R. ANWAR and KHALED F. EBIDO
Abstract
Regarding treatment of proximal humeral fractures; much controversy and confusion still exist, and no single treatment protocol or algorithm has been proved to be universally effective. In the period between October 2011 to May 2012, a prospective study was conducted involving 15 cases with fracture of the proximal humerus. All patients were operated at El-Halal Hospitals. All cases were surgically managed by fracture fixation procedures, the follow up period of the cases ranged from 3 months to 6 months. The Locking Proximal Humerus Plate is now available for the fixation of these fractures. It is contoured to the anatomy of the lateral aspect of the proximal part of the humerus and ensures stable fixation of the humeral head and its fragments, even in the presence of osteoporosis.