Open AccessOutcome Analysis of Locking Plate Fixation in Proximal Humerus Fracture
Author(s) -
Mayank Vijayvargiya
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2016/18122.8281
Subject(s) - medicine , surgery , fixation (population genetics) , deltoid curve , humerus , shoulder fracture , internal fixation , population , environmental health
Proximal humerus fractures account for approximately 5% of all fractures. Stable minimally displaced fractures can be treated nonoperatively but the management of displaced fractures remain controversial with various modalities of treatment available. Locking plates provide stable fixation and enable early postoperative mobilization specially in osteoporotic proximal humerus fracture.