Biomechanical analysis of plate systems for proximal humerus fractures: a systematic literature review

Abstract Background Proximal humerus fractures are the third most common in the human body but their management remains controversial. Open reduction and internal fixation with plates is one of the leading modes of operative treatment for these fractures. The development of technologies and techniqu...

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Main Authors: Ali Jabran, Chris Peach, Lei Ren
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-04-01
Series:BioMedical Engineering OnLine
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12938-018-0479-3