Least possible fixation techniques of 4-part valgus impacted fractures of the proximal humerus: a systematic review

The valgus-impacted (VI) 4-part fractures are a subset of fractures of the proximal humerus with a unique anatomic configuration characterized by a relatively lower incidence of avascular necrosis after operative intervention. We systematically reviewed clinical studies assessing the benefits and ha...

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Main Authors: Andreas Panagopoulos, Irini Tatani, Dimitrios Ntourantonis, Ioannis Seferlis, Antonis Kouzelis, Minos Tyllianakis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Open Medical Publishing 2016-03-01
Series:Orthopedic Reviews
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Online Access:http://www.pagepress.org/journals/index.php/or/article/view/6211