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Review
. 2019 May-Jun;10(3):468-473.
doi: 10.1016/j.jcot.2019.01.029. Epub 2019 Feb 8.

Outcomes following fixation for proximal humeral fractures

Tony Antonios  1 , Nik Bakti  2 , Obinna Nzeako  3 , Paras Mohanlal  2 , Bijayendra Singh  2
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Review

Outcomes following fixation for proximal humeral fractures

Tony Antonios et al. J Clin Orthop Trauma. 2019 May-Jun.

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    [No authors listed] [No authors listed] J Clin Orthop Trauma. 2020 Nov-Dec;11(6):1169-1171. doi: 10.1016/j.jcot.2020.09.032. Epub 2020 Sep 26. J Clin Orthop Trauma. 2020. PMID: 33013141 Free PMC article.
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    [No authors listed] [No authors listed] J Clin Orthop Trauma. 2020 Nov-Dec;11(6):1172-1174. doi: 10.1016/j.jcot.2020.10.044. Epub 2020 Oct 23. J Clin Orthop Trauma. 2020. PMID: 33192025 Free PMC article.
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    [No authors listed] [No authors listed] J Clin Orthop Trauma. 2021 Aug 5;21:101556. doi: 10.1016/j.jcot.2021.101556. eCollection 2021 Oct. J Clin Orthop Trauma. 2021. PMID: 34414070 Free PMC article.

Abstract

Fractures of the proximal humerus are a very common presentation in modern Trauma and Orthopaedic practice. In an ever-aging population, the incidence has dramatically increased resulting in a large socioeconomical burden. The surgical management of these injuries has evolved over the years. Patient outcomes are variable and there is no consensus on treatment approach. This review article focuses on the outcomes following fracture fixation using common surgical techniques.

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Fig. 1
a) AO T-plate and semitubular plate (pre- and post bending), b) AO Blade plate c) Plant-Tan plate.
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(a and b): Radiograph and 3D CT of comminuted proximal humeral fracture with deficient medial calcar. (c and d): Fracture fixed with locking plate augmented with cortical strut graft technique. (e): Radiograph of shoulder at final follow-up.
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