Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Proximal Humerus Fractures Using a Proximal Humeral Locked Plate: A Prospective Multicenter Analysis

Brunner, Felix; Sommer, Christoph; Bahrs, Christian; Heuwinkel, R; Hafner, Christian; Rillmann, Paavo; Kohut, Georges; Ekelund, Anders; Müller, Mathias; Audigé, Laurent; Babst, Reto

doi:10.1097/bot.0b013e3181920e5b

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Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Proximal Humerus Fractures Using a Proximal Humeral Locked Plate: A Prospective Multicenter Analysis

Published in Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma • Feb 18, 2009

Authors:

Felix Brunner

Christoph Sommer

Christian Bahrs

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: The goal of this study is to evaluate the incidence of complications and the functional outcome after open reduction and internal fixation with the proximal humeral locking plate (Philos). DESIGN: Prospective case series. SETTING: Multicenter study in 8 trauma units (levels I, II, and II...

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Medicine

Internal fixation

Proximal humerus

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