Review of fixation techniques for the four-part fractured proximal humerus in hemiarthroplasty

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>The clinical outcome of hemiarthroplasty for proximal humeral fractures is not satisfactory. Secondary fragment dislocation may prevent bone integration; the primary stability by a fixation technique is therefore needed to accompli...

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Main Authors: Lorenzetti Silvio, Mathys Robert, Nolan Betsy M, Baumgartner Daniel, Stüssi Edgar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-07-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Online Access:http://www.josr-online.com/content/6/1/36