External fixation by Joshi′s external stabilizing system in cases of proximal humerus fractures in elderly subjects
Fracture of the proximal humerus is a common and debilitating injury occurring mainly in elderly females and accounts for 4-5% of all adult fractures. Patients with displaced, unstable proximal humeral fractures may have improved outcomes if managed operatively. Objectives: To study the effect of us...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2013-01-01
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Series: | Journal of the Scientific Society |
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Online Access: | http://www.jscisociety.com/article.asp?issn=0974-5009;year=2013;volume=40;issue=2;spage=99;epage=102;aulast=Ghosh |