Outcome Analysis of Locking Plate Fixation in Proximal Humerus Fracture | Zendy

Mayank Vijayvargiya | Zendy; Abhishek Pathak | Zendy; Sanjiv Gaur | Zendy

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Outcome Analysis of Locking Plate Fixation in Proximal Humerus Fracture

Author(s) -

Mayank Vijayvargiya,

Abhishek Pathak,

Sanjiv Gaur

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.

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