“90/90” Plating of proximal humerus fracture—a technical note

Abstract Introduction While locking plates have markedly improved fixation of proximal humerus fractures, a cohort of fractures remains difficult to treat. This cohort has been identified as fractures with marked medial comminution and varus deformity. Loss of reduction and fixation failure are the...

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Main Authors: John Tristan Cassidy, Eamonn Coveney, Diarmoud Molony
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-02-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-019-1083-3