Synthetic Bone Substitutes and Mechanical Devices for the Augmentation of Osteoporotic Proximal Humeral Fractures: A Systematic Review of Clinical Studies

Background: Different augmentation techniques have been described in the literature in addition to the surgical treatment of proximal humeral fractures. The aim of this systematic review was to analyze the use of cements, bone substitutes, and other devices for the augmentation of proximal humeral f...

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Main Authors: Giuseppe Marongiu, Marco Verona, Gaia Cardoni, Antonio Capone
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-05-01
Series:Journal of Functional Biomaterials
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/11/2/29