Analysis of Efficacy and Failure in Proximal Humerus Fractures Treated With Locking Plates

Fernando Agudelo, Juan; Schürmann, Matthias; F. Stahel, Philip; Helwig, Peter; J. Morgan, Steven; Zechel, Wolfgang; Bahrs, Christian; A. Parekh, Anand; H. Ziran, Bruce; Williams, Allison; Smith, Wade

doi:10.1097/bot.0b013e31815bb09d

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Analysis of Efficacy and Failure in Proximal Humerus Fractures Treated With Locking Plates

Published in Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma • Nov 1, 2007

Authors:

Juan Fernando Agudelo

Matthias Schürmann

Philip F. Stahel

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of proximal humerus locking plates (PHLP) and to clarify predictors of loss of fixation. DESIGN: Retrospective review of patients with proximal humerus fractures fixed with a PHLP. SETTING: Five Level 1 trauma centers. PATIENTS: One ...

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Medicine

Radiography

Surgery

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